deciphers; deciphered; deciphering
deciphers; deciphered; deciphering
Learner's definition of DECIPHER
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: to find the meaning of (something that is difficult to read or understand)破译;辨认(难认、难解的东西) -
decipher [=decode] a secret message破译秘密信息
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The ancient scrolls were recently deciphered. [=translated]古代卷轴最近得以破译。
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We spent hours trying to decipher [=figure out] the lyrics to the song.我们花了好几个小时试图弄懂歌词的意思。
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I couldn't decipher his sloppy handwriting.我无法辨认他潦草的笔迹。
— decipherable
/diˈsaɪfərəbəl/ adjective [more decipherable; most decipherable] — decipherment
/diˈsaɪfɚmənt/ noun [noncount]