narrate
/nəˈreɪt/ · /ˈnæreɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic MediaWord #5561 in the learning path
讲述；叙述
Definitions
v. To tell a story or describe a series of events.
讲述；叙述
v. To provide spoken commentary for a film or programme.
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Example
My grandfather loves to narrate stories from his childhood.
我祖父很喜欢讲述他童年的故事。
Local residents narrate their experiences in the documentary, offering valuable insights into urban change.
当地居民在纪录片中讲述亲身经历，为理解城市变迁提供了宝贵视角。
Collocations
- narrate a story
- narrate a documentary
- narrate events
Word family
- narration (n.)
- narrator (n.)
- narrative (n.)
Synonyms
- recount
- relate
Usage tip
及物动词，直接接故事或事件，无需加about。
FAQ
- What does narrate mean?
- To tell a story or describe a series of events. To provide spoken commentary for a film or programme.
- How is narrate pronounced?
- UK /nəˈreɪt/, US /ˈnæreɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
