interpret
gb/ɪntˈɚpɹət/ us/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 2200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
B1
action
1
Explain the meaning of something
To explain the meaning of words, actions, or information.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to interpret [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'interpret' with 'translate'. 'Interpret' can mean explaining meaning in the same language, while 'translate' means changing words into another language.
Συνώνυμα
explain (More general; to make something clear without necessarily analyzing it.)
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clarify (Focuses on making something easier to understand, often by removing confusion.)
Αντώνυμα
misinterpret (To understand or explain something incorrectly.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
interpret a message
|interpret a speech
|interpret a text
|interpret the results
|interpret the law
Θέματα
communication
|language
|education
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The teacher interpreted the poem for the students.
- Can you interpret what he meant by that comment?
- The guide interpreted the ancient inscriptions for the group.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She interpreted the story for the class.
- He interpreted my words in a different way.
- The lawyer interpreted the law for us.
Ρήμα
B2
action
2
Translate spoken language instantly
To change spoken words from one language into another right away.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to interpret [speech/conversation] from [language] to [language]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not realize that 'interpret' in this sense is mainly for spoken language and often in real time, unlike written translation.
Συνώνυμα
translate (General term for changing words from one language to another; not always instant or spoken.)
Αντώνυμα
remain silent (Not providing any translation or speech.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
interpret for a diplomat
|interpret in court
|interpret at a conference
Θέματα
communication
|language
|travel
|education
Παραδείγματα
- She interpreted for the visiting president during the meeting.
- The company hired someone to interpret from English to Japanese.
- He interpreted the conversation between the two leaders.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She interpreted my words into French.
- He can interpret English into Spanish very fast.
- The woman will interpret for us at the meeting.
Ρήμα
B2
action
3
Understand something in a certain way
To understand something in your own way.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to interpret [something] as [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with explaining meaning to others; here it is about personal understanding, not explanation.
Συνώνυμα
perceive (Focuses more on how something is seen or experienced by someone.)
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construe (Formal term for interpreting words or actions in a specific way.)
Αντώνυμα
ignore (To choose not to give meaning or attention to something.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
interpret as a compliment
|interpret as a threat
|interpret data as evidence
Θέματα
thinking
|opinions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- I interpreted his silence as agreement.
- They interpreted the results as proof of their theory.
- She interpreted his smile as a sign of approval.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I interpreted his words as a joke.
- She interpreted my look as anger.
- They interpreted the noise as danger.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
interpret
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
US/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
in - ter - pret (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: interpret
- 3rd Person Singular: interprets
- Present Participle: interpreting
- Past: interpreted
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
interprets
verb
interpreting
verb
interpreted
verb
Core family
interpretation
noun B1
interpreter
noun B1
Related words
interpretive
adjective
reinterpret
verb
Negative and opposite forms
misinterpret
verb
misinterpretation
noun
Advanced or less common
interpretable
adjective
uninterpretable
adjective
Εκφράσεις
interpret as
1/ɪntˈɚpɹət ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Understand something in a specific way
To understand something as having a certain meaning.
Παραδείγματα
- She interpreted his comment as an insult.
- I wouldn't interpret his delay as a lack of interest.
interpret for someone
1/ɪntˈɚpɹət fɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
Translate spoken words for someone instantly
To change what someone says into another language right away for them.
Παραδείγματα
- She will interpret for the guest during the interview.
- He interpreted for the doctor and patient.
open to interpretation
1/ˈoʊpən tə ɪntˌɚpɹɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Able to be understood differently
Something that can be understood in more than one way.
Παραδείγματα
- The ending of the movie is open to interpretation.
- His message was vague and open to interpretation.
open to interpretation
2/ˈoʊpən tə ɪntˌɚpɹɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
can be understood differently
Something that can have more than one meaning or explanation.
Παραδείγματα
- The ending of the movie is open to interpretation.
- His words are open to interpretation, so be careful.