~ sb/sth (from sb/sth)to free a country or a person from the control of sb else 解放
The city was liberated by the advancing army.
军队向前挺进，解放了那座城市。
~ sb (from sth)to free sb from sth that restricts their control over and enjoyment of their own life 使自由；使摆脱约束（或限制）
Writing poetry liberated her from the routine of everyday life.
写诗使她从日常生活的例行公事中解脱出来。