free-lance

1. At first, Wirtschaftswoche stationed him in Beijing reporting back economic highlights. After making himself felt as a journalist, he turned to a free-lance writter, setting foot in television, movie and newspaper.
   开始时，泽林是德国《经济周刊》驻北京记者，主要关注经济方面的话题，成名后他辞去记者工作，成为自由撰稿人，涉足电视、电影和报纸等多个领域。
2. You may call me a newspaper addict or free-lance writer.
   叫我报虫也好，叫我自由撰稿人也罢。
3. Free-lance correspondent for specialized reviews such as Arca and Archinfo.
   专攻艺术与建筑评论的自由作家。
4. I work free-lance and am paid by the hour.
   我是自由职业者，按小时计酬。
5. A free-lance writer, you are so lucky.
   你是个自由作家，真是太幸运了。

noun

1. a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them

   Synonym:    freelancerfreelancefree lanceindependentself-employed person

adj

1. working for yourself

   Synonym:    freelanceself-employed