interpret
/ɪnˈtɜːprɪt/ · /ɪnˈtɝːprɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3463 in the learning path
解释；理解
Definitions
v. To explain or understand the meaning of something
解释；理解
v. To translate someone's speech into another language as they speak
口译
Example
I interpreted her smile as permission to sit down.
我把她的微笑理解为允许我坐下。
Researchers must interpret survey results carefully because cultural differences may influence how participants understand the questions.
研究人员必须谨慎解读调查结果，因为文化差异可能影响参与者对问题的理解。
Collocations
- interpret data
- interpret something as
- interpret for someone
Word family
- interpretation (n.)
- interpreter (n.)
- misinterpret (v.)
Synonyms
- explain
- construe
Usage tip
interpret可指口译；笔译通常用translate。
FAQ
- What does interpret mean?
- To explain or understand the meaning of something To translate someone's speech into another language as they speak
- How is interpret pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈtɜːprɪt/, US /ɪnˈtɝːprɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
