interpret
gb/ɪntˈɚpɹət/ us/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
B1
Английский
~ 2200
Значения
0 значений
Глагол
B1
action
1
Explain the meaning of something
To explain the meaning of words, actions, or information.
Модель употребления:
to interpret [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'interpret' with 'translate'. 'Interpret' can mean explaining meaning in the same language, while 'translate' means changing words into another language.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
misinterpret (To understand or explain something incorrectly.)
Коллокации
interpret a message
|interpret a speech
|interpret a text
|interpret the results
|interpret the law
Темы
communication
|language
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- She interpreted the story for the class.
- He interpreted my words in a different way.
- The lawyer interpreted the law for us.
Глагол
B2
action
2
Translate spoken language instantly
To change spoken words from one language into another right away.
Модель употребления:
to interpret [speech/conversation] from [language] to [language]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may not realize that 'interpret' in this sense is mainly for spoken language and often in real time, unlike written translation.
Синонимы
translate (General term for changing words from one language to another; not always instant or spoken.)
Антонимы
remain silent (Not providing any translation or speech.)
Коллокации
interpret for a diplomat
|interpret in court
|interpret at a conference
Темы
communication
|language
|travel
|education
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- She interpreted my words into French.
- He can interpret English into Spanish very fast.
- The woman will interpret for us at the meeting.
Глагол
B2
action
3
Understand something in a certain way
To understand something in your own way.
Модель употребления:
to interpret [something] as [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this with explaining meaning to others; here it is about personal understanding, not explanation.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
ignore (To choose not to give meaning or attention to something.)
Коллокации
interpret as a compliment
|interpret as a threat
|interpret data as evidence
Темы
thinking
|opinions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- I interpreted his silence as agreement.
- They interpreted the results as proof of their theory.
- She interpreted his smile as a sign of approval.
Примеры для изучающих
- I interpreted his words as a joke.
- She interpreted my look as anger.
- They interpreted the noise as danger.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
interpret
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
US/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
Слоги и ударение
in - ter - pret (3 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Формы слова
Verb
- Base: interpret
- 3rd Person Singular: interprets
- Present Participle: interpreting
- Past: interpreted
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
interpret as
1/ɪntˈɚpɹət ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Understand something in a specific way
To understand something as having a certain meaning.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- The ending of the movie is open to interpretation.
- His words are open to interpretation, so be careful.