late 14c., from Old French interpreter (13c.) and directly from Latin interpretari "explain, expound, understand," from interpres "agent, translator," from inter- (see inter-) + second element of uncertain origin, perhaps related to Sanskrit prath- "to spread abroad," PIE *per- (5) "to traffic in, sell" (see pornography). Related: Interpreted; interpreting.
双语例句
1. They could interpret it that way if they'd a mind to.
如果他们愿意的话，可以那样理解。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Historians annotate, check and interpret the diary selections.
历史学家对日记选篇进行加注、核查以及阐释。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The students were asked to interpret the poem.
学生们被要求诠释那首诗的意义。
来自《权威词典》
4. We have to interpret his words in a modern light.
我们不得不用现代观点来解释他的话.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. Don't interpret it without real understanding when you study a foreign language.
