interpretation /ɪnˌtɚprəˈteɪʃən/ noun plural interpretations
plural interpretations
Learner's definition of INTERPRETATION
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: the act or result of explaining or interpreting something : the way something is explained or understood解释;解读;理解 [count]
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We did not agree with his interpretation [=explanation] of the results.我们不同意他对这些结果的解读。
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There were many interpretations of [=many ways to interpret] his behavior.对于他的行为有很多种不同的解读。
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a literal/loose interpretation of the law对这一法律字面上/含混的解释
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◊ If something is open/subject to interpretation it can be understood in different ways可以有不同的解读
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[count] : a particular way of performing something演绎 — interpretive
/ɪnˈtɚprətɪv/ or interpretative /ɪnˈtɚprəˌteɪtɪv/ adjective