interpret
gb/ɪntˈɚpɹət/ us/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
B1
Inglês
~ 2200
Aceções
0 aceções
Verbo
B1
action
1
Explain the meaning of something
To explain the meaning of words, actions, or information.
Padrão de uso:
to interpret [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'interpret' with 'translate'. 'Interpret' can mean explaining meaning in the same language, while 'translate' means changing words into another language.
Sinónimos
explain (More general; to make something clear without necessarily analyzing it.)
|
clarify (Focuses on making something easier to understand, often by removing confusion.)
Antónimos
misinterpret (To understand or explain something incorrectly.)
Colocações
interpret a message
|interpret a speech
|interpret a text
|interpret the results
|interpret the law
Temas
communication
|language
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She interpreted the story for the class.
- He interpreted my words in a different way.
- The lawyer interpreted the law for us.
Verbo
B2
action
2
Translate spoken language instantly
To change spoken words from one language into another right away.
Padrão de uso:
to interpret [speech/conversation] from [language] to [language]
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize that 'interpret' in this sense is mainly for spoken language and often in real time, unlike written translation.
Sinónimos
translate (General term for changing words from one language to another; not always instant or spoken.)
Antónimos
remain silent (Not providing any translation or speech.)
Colocações
interpret for a diplomat
|interpret in court
|interpret at a conference
Temas
communication
|language
|travel
|education
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She interpreted my words into French.
- He can interpret English into Spanish very fast.
- The woman will interpret for us at the meeting.
Verbo
B2
action
3
Understand something in a certain way
To understand something in your own way.
Padrão de uso:
to interpret [something] as [something]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this with explaining meaning to others; here it is about personal understanding, not explanation.
Sinónimos
perceive (Focuses more on how something is seen or experienced by someone.)
|
construe (Formal term for interpreting words or actions in a specific way.)
Antónimos
ignore (To choose not to give meaning or attention to something.)
Colocações
interpret as a compliment
|interpret as a threat
|interpret data as evidence
Temas
thinking
|opinions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- I interpreted his silence as agreement.
- They interpreted the results as proof of their theory.
- She interpreted his smile as a sign of approval.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I interpreted his words as a joke.
- She interpreted my look as anger.
- They interpreted the noise as danger.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
interpret
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
US/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
Sílabas e acento
in - ter - pret (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: interpret
- 3rd Person Singular: interprets
- Present Participle: interpreting
- Past: interpreted
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
interpret as
1/ɪntˈɚpɹət ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Understand something in a specific way
To understand something as having a certain meaning.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- The ending of the movie is open to interpretation.
- His words are open to interpretation, so be careful.