Αγγλικά

interpretation

gb/ɪntˌɚpɹɪtˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪntˌɚpɹɪtˈeɪʃən/
B1 Αγγλικά
~ 1800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό B1 action
1

explanation of meaning

An explanation of what something means.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [someone]'s interpretation of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'interpretation' with 'translation'; translation changes language, interpretation explains meaning.
Συνώνυμα
explanation (A general term for making something clear; less formal than 'interpretation'.) | analysis (A detailed examination, often broader than just explaining meaning.)
Αντώνυμα
misinterpretation (An incorrect explanation or understanding of meaning.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
give an interpretation |different interpretations |interpretation of the law |personal interpretation
Θέματα
communication |language |education |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • Her interpretation of the poem was different from mine.
  • The lawyer's interpretation of the contract surprised everyone.
  • Cultural background can influence one's interpretation of events.
  • The teacher offered her own interpretation of the novel.
  • Scholars have debated the correct interpretation of this ancient text.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • My interpretation of the story is different.
  • He gave his interpretation of the rule.
  • We discussed our interpretations in class.
  • The guide gave an interpretation of the painting.
Ουσιαστικό B2 action
2

artistic performance or rendering

The way someone performs music, acts, or shows art.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [someone]'s interpretation of [a work]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with 'translation' in art; here it refers to style and presentation, not changing words.
Συνώνυμα
rendition (A specific performance or version, often in music.) | performance (The act of presenting art; broader than 'interpretation'.)
Αντώνυμα
original creation (A completely new work rather than a performance of an existing one.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
musical interpretation |interpretation of a role |unique interpretation |modern interpretation
Θέματα
arts |music |theatre |arts_entertainment |communication
Παραδείγματα
  • Her interpretation of Hamlet was powerful and emotional.
  • The pianist's interpretation of Chopin was widely praised.
  • Each actor brings a different interpretation to the same role.
  • His modern interpretation of the classic play divided critics.
  • The conductor’s interpretation gave the piece new energy.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • I liked her interpretation of the song.
  • He gave a soft interpretation of the music.
  • The actor's interpretation was very funny.
  • They showed a modern interpretation of the play.
Ουσιαστικό technical B2 action
3

real-time spoken translation

The job or act of changing spoken words into another language immediately.

Συχνό λάθος:
Learners often confuse 'interpretation' with 'translation'; translation is usually written, while interpretation is spoken in real time.
Συνώνυμα
interpreting (The professional term for real-time spoken translation.)
Αντώνυμα
written translation (Changing written text from one language to another, not spoken.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
simultaneous interpretation |consecutive interpretation |provide interpretation services
Θέματα
language |business |travel |communication |education
Παραδείγματα
  • She provided simultaneous interpretation at the conference.
  • Interpretation is essential for international meetings.
  • The meeting required interpretation between English and Japanese.
  • He works in court interpretation for non-English speakers.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • She did interpretation at the meeting.
  • We needed interpretation for the talk.
  • He works in interpretation at the airport.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
interpretation
IPA
GB/ɪntˌɚpɹɪtˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪntˌɚpɹɪtˈeɪʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
in - ter - pret - a - tion (5 συλλαβές)
Stress on 3rd syllable (pret)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: interpretation
  • Plural: interpretation, interpretations
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
interpretations noun
Core family
interpret verb B1 interpreter noun B1
Related words
interpretive adjective interpretative adjective
Negative and opposite forms
misinterpret verb misinterpretation noun
Advanced or less common
interpretable adjective reinterpret verb reinterpretation noun
Εκφράσεις

leave room for interpretation

1
/lˈiv ɹˈum fɚ ɪntˌɚpɹɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

allow multiple meanings

To say something in a way that people can understand differently.

Παραδείγματα
  • The vague rules leave room for interpretation.
  • Her answer leaves room for interpretation by the audience.

subject to interpretation

1
/sˈʌbd͡ʒɪkt tə ɪntˌɚpɹɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

depends on understanding

Meaning can change depending on how it is explained or understood.

Παραδείγματα
  • The law is subject to interpretation by the courts.
  • These results are subject to interpretation by experts.

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.

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