| 单词 | definition |
| 释义 | definition nounadjective | verb + definition | definition + verb | preposition adjective➤careful, clear, concise, exact, precise, unambiguous慎重的／清楚的／简明的／准确的／精确的／明确的定义◆the term 'partner' requires careful definition.partner 这个词需要慎重定义。◆the author provides a clear definition of cultural awareness.作者给文化意识下了一个清楚的定义。➤comprehensive, exhaustive, inclusive全面的／穷尽的／概括的定义▸➤adequate, satisfactory充分的／令人满意的定义▸➤broad, expanded, expansive, loose, wide广义的定义；宽泛的定义▸➤narrow, rigid, rigorous, strict狭义的定义；严格的定义◆according to a strict definition, the expenses of a self-employed person can be deducted from tax.根据严格的定义，个体经营者的开支可从税款中扣除。➤formal, official, statutory正式的／官方的／法律上的定义◆the firm falls within the statutory definition of a 'small company'.这家公司属于法律上定义的“小公司”。➤dictionary字典定义➤legal, mathematical法律／数学定义◆the mathematical definition of an even number is one that is exactly divisible by 2.偶数在数学上的定义是能被 2 整除的数。➤accepted, conventional, standard, textbook, traditional公认的／常规／标准／课本上的／传统的定义▸➤alternative另一种定义▸➤workable, working初步的定义◆we need a good working definition of 'pollution'.我们需要为“污染”下一个合适的初步定义。verb + definition➤give (sb), offer (sb), propose, provide (sb with)给（某人）定义；（向某人）提供定义➤adopt, use采取／使用定义◆they have adopted a very narrow definition of success.他们采用了一种非常严格的关于“成功”的定义。➤fit, meet符合定义◆this unusual building barely fits the definition of a house.这幢独特的建筑几乎称不上房子。➤broaden, change, expand, stretch扩大／改变／扩充／延伸定义◆he has expanded the definition of sculpture.他扩展了对雕塑的定义。➤accept接受⋯定义◆she refused to accept the definition of woman as man's subordinate.她拒绝接受女人是男人附属品的定义。definition + verb➤encompass sth, include sth定义包括⋯preposition➤according to a/the definition根据定义◆according to a strict definition of 'assault', she was not assaulted.根据“侵犯他人身体”的严格定义，她并没有受到侵犯。➤by definition按定义◆a clinic for women would, by definition, deal with pregnancy and childbirth.妇科诊所据其定义负责处理妊娠和分娩事宜。➤under a/the definition根据定义◆under the broader definition of 'poverty', thousands more people would be included.根据“贫困”的广义定义，还有数以千计的人要包括在内。☞ define definition noundefinition ♦︎ 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 /defɪnɪʃn/ [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 /ɪntɜːprɪteɪʃn; name ɪntɜːrprɪteɪʃn/ [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 /ɪntɜːprɪt; name ɪntɜːrprɪt/ 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definition /defɪnɪʃn/ [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 definition/ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn ||; ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/noun [c,u] a description of the exact meaning of a word or idea 定义；释义 definitionsee ⇨ meaning 1 def·i·ni·tion /ˏdɛfə`nɪʃən; ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən/n [c]a phrase or sentence that says exactly what a word, phrase, or idea means 定义，释义 ☞ definition |
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