to make data, information, a report, etc. available to the public 公开，公布，发布（数据、信息、报告等）◆The central bank released its report on bad loans. 中央银行发布了不良贷款的报告。◆The sales figures have not yet been released. 销售数字尚未公布。
to make a product, especially a film/movie or a CD, available to the public to buy 发行◆The film will be released throughout the UK in April. 这部影片将於四月在英国发行。◆They have released a new version of their award-winning game. 他们发行了获奖游戏的新版本。
to free sb from a duty, responsibility, contract, etc. 免除，解除（某人的职责、责任、合同等）；解雇◆The new law released employers from their obligation to recognize unions. 新的法律免除了雇主承认工会的义务。
to make sth available that previously had not been allowed or had been used for another purpose 开放；解禁◆They hope to release $1 bn cash by selling the car repair company. 他们希望通过出售汽车修理厂释放 10 亿元现金。