The lines adumbrate [ˈædəmˌbɹeɪt] the fact that freedom was not attained on a platter of gold, but as a result of the collaborative efforts of the freedom fighters, in a fierce battle with the oppressors.

adumbrate
verb [ˈædəmˌbɹeɪt]

formal verb, several meanings that all have to do with figurative shadows. 1) “to foreshadow vaguely,” as in “a childhood interest in ants that adumbrated a career in biology”;
2) “to suggest or outline partially,” as in “a few sentences that adumbrate the plan”;
3) “to overshadow or obscure,” as in “a cheerfulness not adumbrated by difficult circumstances.

vt.
1 畫……的輪廓
2 預示，暗示
3 遮蔽

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