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⇨ definition 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 |