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verb · B2 · often · UK/US
interpret
interpret
Meaning of interpret
English
to explain the meaning of something
中文
说明某事的意思
Pronunciation
British English
/ɪnˈtɜːprɪt/
American English
/ɪnˈtɝprət/
interpret with Chinese translation
interpret usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
People often interpret this sentence in different ways.
人们常常用不同的方式解读这句话。
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
The teacher helped us interpret the meaning of the ancient poem.
老师帮我们解读古诗的意思。
interpret synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between interpret, make sense of, read, explain, and construe
M
🇬🇧English
make sense of
Understand something confusing; informal.
often
ENI can't make sense of these instructions.
ENShe read the situation well and stayed quiet.
E
🇬🇧English
explain
Make clear to others; interpret gives your own meaning.
very often
ENLet me explain the rules of the game.
Advanced: broader words
C
🇬🇧English
construe
Formal, legal word for interpret.
very rare word
ENHis words were construed as a threat.
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Questions about this word
What does interpret mean?
to explain the meaning of something
How do you pronounce interpret?
interpret is pronounced [ɪnˈtɜːprɪt].
How is interpret used in a sentence?
人们常常用不同的方式解读这句话。 Translation: People often interpret this sentence in different ways.
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