a.

1. 心胸宽阔的，开明的，公允的[（+in/to）]
   The headmaster has liberal views about what his pupils should wear.

   校长对他的学生应穿什么服装这一点持开明的态度。

2. 自由主义的，允许变革的，不守旧的
   The church has become more liberal in this century.

   本世纪教会变得不那么守旧了。

3. 通才教育的
   Many educators advocate a liberal education.

   很多教育家提倡通才教育。

4. 慷慨的，大方的[（+with/of）]
   He is liberal with his money.

   他花钱大方。

5. 大量的，丰富的，充足的
   My uncle gave me a liberal amount of money during my college years.

   我上大学期间，我叔叔给了我很多钱。

6. 自由的，不拘泥于字面意思的

n.

1. 自由主义者[C]

adj.

1. respectful and accepting of behaviour or opinions different from one's own.
   ▸(of a society, law, etc.) favourable to individual rights and freedoms.
   ▸Theology  regarding many traditional beliefs as dispensable, invalidated by modern thought, or liable to change.
2. (in a political context) favouring individual liberty, free trade, and moderate political and social reform.
   ▸ (Liberal) relating to Liberals or a Liberal Party, especially (in the UK) relating to the Liberal Democrat party.
3. (of education) concerned with broadening general knowledge and experience.
4. (especially of an interpretation of a law) not strictly literal.
5. given, used, or giving in generous amounts.

n.

1. a person of liberal views.
2. (Liberal) a supporter or member of a Liberal Party, especially (in the UK) a Liberal Democrat.