1、ancient

远古的；古代的

They believed ancient Greece and Rome were vital sources of learning.

他们认为古代希腊罗马是知识的重要发源地。

古老的；年代久远的

ancient Jewish tradition.

古老的犹太传统

ancient fishing rights.

由来已久的捕鱼权

古代人；（尤指）古希腊人，古罗马人

The ancients knew more than we do about the heavens.

古代人对于上天比我们知道得多。

2、liberation

解放

They planned to march on and liberate the city.

他们计划继续挺进，解放该城市。

They made a triumphal march into their liberated city.

他们胜利地开进了被他们解放的城市。

使解脱；使脱离；解救

He asked how committed the leadership was to liberating its people from poverty.

他问领导层有多大决心要让人民脱贫。

释放（囚犯）

The government is devising a plan to liberate prisoners held in detention camps.

政府计划释放关押在拘留营内的囚犯。