"take the liberty" in Chinese (Simplified)
擅自
Definition
做某事,通常未经允许,你觉得可以,但别人可能认为唐突或冒昧。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于正式或礼貌场合,表达歉意或客气,通常后面会说明具体行为(如“我擅自做了……”)。不用于严重违纪行为。
Examples
I took the liberty of closing the window because it was cold.
因为冷,我**擅自**关上了窗户。
She took the liberty of making us some tea.
她**擅自**为我们泡了茶。
Did you take the liberty of reading my letter?
你**擅自**读了我的信吗?
If I may, I took the liberty of booking your hotel room already.
如果可以的话,我已经**擅自**帮你订了酒店。
Hope you don't mind—I took the liberty of editing your report for clarity.
希望你不介意——我**擅自**修改了你的报告,使其更清楚。
He took the liberty of inviting Sarah to dinner with us.
他**擅自**邀请莎拉和我们一起吃晚饭。