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... the lower steps that the warmer tunnel air kept free of ice. (Para. 4)
Meaning: the lower steps that the warmer tunnel air kept without ice.
free of (or: from): without (something or someone unwanted); safe from; untroubled or not marked by.
Look at the following two examples:
The old lady is never free of (or: from) pain. 那位老婦人一直在遭受痛苦。
Meals are provided free of charge. 膳食免費供應。
adj. 不必要的，空閑的
