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reading noun
⇨ definition (my reading of events) ⇨ scene (a reading from the Bible) definition noun 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 ⇨ explain 1 , define ⇨ list verb ■ interpretation /ɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃn; NAmE ɪnˌtɜːrprɪˈteɪʃn/ [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) 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。▸ interpret /ɪnˈtɜːprɪt; NAmE ɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/ verb [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 ⇨ explain 1 , 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] (rather formal, especially written) 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 verb [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 scene noun scene ♦︎ passage ♦︎ line ♦︎ extract ♦︎ excerpt ♦︎ clip ♦︎ snatch ♦︎ readingThese are all words for a short section of a work, such as a book, film or piece of music. 这些词均表示书、电影或音乐等的片段。NOTE 辨析 Compare the words in this entry with the words in the entry for section. These words generally refer to literature, films and music. The words in the section entry generally refer to factual, legal or technical documents. 把本组词汇与section条中的词汇相比较可知，本组词汇一般指文学、电影和音乐，而section条中的词汇一般指事实性、法律或技术文本。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a scene / a passage / a line / an extract / an excerpt / a clip / snatches / a reading from sth◆a line / an extract / a clip / snatches of sth◆a long scene / passage / extract◆a short scene / passage / extract / excerpt / clip◆(a) brief scene / passage / extract / clip / snatches◆the opening scene / passage / line◆a famous scene / passage / line◆to read / quote a passage / a line / an extract◆to publish a passage / an extract / an excerpt◆a passage / an extract / an excerpt / a reading is taken from sth (e.g. a book)◆sth includes passages / extracts / excerpts / clips■ scene [countable] a part of a film, play or book in which the action happens in one place or is of one particular type （电影、戏剧或书中的）镜头，场面，片段◆The movie opens with a scene in a New York apartment.影片开头一幕发生在纽约的一套公寓里。◆I got nervous before my big scene (= the one where I have a very important part).我演那场重头戏之前很紧张。◆The film contains some minor sex scenes.这部影片中有少量床上戏。■ passage [countable] a short section from a piece of writing or music, sometimes separated from the whole （文章或音乐的）章节，段落；乐段◆Read the following passage and answer the questions below.阅读下面这段文章并回答后面的问题。◆His fifteenth symphony quotes a famous passage from the William Tell Overture.他的第十五交响曲引用了《威廉•退尔》序曲中的一个著名乐段。■ line [countable] a row of words written on a page or the empty space where they can be written; a row of words in a poem or song 字行；诗行；歌词◆Look at line 5 of the text.看正文第5行。◆Write the title of your essay on the top line.把文章的标题写在首行。◆I can only remember the first two lines of that song.我只记得那首歌的头两句歌词。■ extract / /ˈekstrækt/ / [countable] a short section from a piece of writing or music, especially one that gives you an idea of what the whole thing is like （文章或音乐的）摘录，选录，节录◆The following extract is taken from her new novel.下面一段摘自她的新小说。■ excerpt /ˈeksɜːpt; NAmE ˈeksɜːrpt/ [countable] an extract （文章或音乐的）摘录，选录，节录◆The show features excerpts from classic jazz recordings.这场演出的特色是会呈现一些经典爵士乐唱片的作品选段。NOTE 辨析 Extract or excerpt? Extract is used more often when talking about a piece of writing; excerpt is used more often when talking about a piece of music. An excerpt from a piece of writing is often shorter than an extract. In a report or academic text, where passages of text are included and given numbers, extract is used. * extract更常指文章的摘录，excerpt更常指音乐的片段。表示文章的摘录时excerpt常比extract短。报告或学术文本中用数字编号的摘录要用extract◆Extract 15 illustrates the importance of careful planning.选文15说明认真制订计划的重要性。◆Excerpt 15 illustrates the importance of careful planning. ■ clip [countable] a short part of a film that is shown separately 电影片段◆Here is a clip from her latest movie.这是她的最新电影的片段。■ snatch [countable] (informal) a very small part of a conversation or piece of music that you hear, especially by chance （尤指偶然听到的）只言片语，音乐片段◆I only caught snatches of the conversation.我只听到了谈话的只言片语。◆I heard a snatch of music coming from the bar.我听到酒吧里传来一段音乐。■ reading [countable] a short section from a book that is read aloud, especially a section from the Bible as part of a religious service （从书中节选的）朗诵片段；（尤指在宗教仪式中朗读的）《圣经》章节◆The reading today is from the Book of Daniel.今天朗读的经文选自《但以理书》。◆He was invited to give a poetry reading as part of the literary festival.他应邀在文学节上表演诗朗诵。 |