definition ♦︎ interpretation ♦︎ understanding ♦︎ readingThese are all words for the particular way in which sth is understood or explained.这些词均表示对事物的解释、理解、诠释。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆(a) careful definition / interpretation / understanding / reading◆a clear / precise / narrow / broad / wide / conventional definition / interpretation / understanding◆a literal interpretation / understanding / reading◆different definitions / interpretations / understandings / readings◆to give / provide / offer a definition / an interpretation■definition ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn [countable, uncountable] an explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase, especially in a dictionary; what an idea means to a particular person or group(尤指词典中词或短语的)释义,解释;(特定的人或群体对某概念的)定义◆The dictionary provides clear, simple definitions.该词典的释义简单明了。◆The term 'partner' requires careful definition.“伙伴”这一用语需要谨慎定义。◆Neighbours by definition live close by(= this is what being a neighbour means).按照释义,“邻居”就要居住在邻近的地方。◆What's your definition of happiness?你对幸福的定义是什么? see also define ⇨ explain1, define ⇨ listverb■interpretationɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃn; NAmEɪnˌtɜːrprɪˈteɪʃn [countable, uncountable] (ratherformal) the particular way in which sb understands or explains sth理解;解释;说明◆Her evidence suggests a different interpretation of the events leading to his death.她的证据表明,导致他死亡的那些事件可能有另一番解释。◆Dreams are open to interpretation(= they can be explained in different ways).梦可以有各种诠释。▸interpretɪnˈtɜːprɪt; NAmEɪnˈtɜːrprɪt
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[transitive] ◆I didn't know whether to interpret her silence as acceptance or refusal.我不知道应该把她的沉默看作是接受还是拒绝。◆The data can be interpreted in many different ways.这些数据可以从多方面解读。 see also interpret ⇨ explain1, interpretative ⇨ descriptive■understanding [uncountable, countable] the particular way in which sb understands sth理解;看法;解释◆My understanding of the situation is...我对形势的看法是⋯◆Students will gain an active understanding of the workings of Parliament.学生对议会的运作方式将会得到深切了解。 see also understand ⇨ conclude■reading [countable] (ratherformal, especiallywritten) the particular way in which sb understands a book, situation, etc.(对书籍或局势等的)解读,理解,看法◆Those conclusions are based on a literal reading of the text.那些结论是基于对文本的字面理解。◆My own reading of events is less optimistic.我本人对事态的看法不那么乐观。▸read
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[transitive] ◆How do you read the present situation?你对目前的形势有何看法?NOTE辨析 Interpretation, understanding or reading?In some cases you can use any of these words.在有些情况下这三个词可以通用◆a different interpretation / understanding / reading of the situation / history对形势/历史的不同解读However, interpretation is used especially when you are talking about understanding what happened or what sth means.但interpretation尤指对所发生的事件或事物所含意义的解释◆interpretation of data / information / results / findings / events / the law / sb's theory / dreams对数据/信息/结果/发现/事件/法律/某人的理论/梦的解释Understanding is used especially when you are talking about understanding how sth works or what problems are involved. * understanding尤指对事物的运作原理或所涉及问题的理解◆an understanding of a process / a relationship / sb's role / the workings of sth / the principles of sth / a problem / an issue对过程/关系/某人的角色/某事物的运作方式/某事物的原理/问题/议题的理解Reading is used especially when you are talking about understanding a written text. * reading尤指对文本的理解◆my reading of the text / poem / novel / story我对文本/诗歌/小说/故事的解读
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