interpret /ɪnˈtɜːprɪt/ CET4 TEM4 ( interpreting, interpreted, interprets )

• 1. 

  V-T If you interpret something in a particular way, you decide that this is its meaning or significance. 解释

  例：

  The fact that they had decided to come was interpreted as a positive sign.

  他们已经决定要来的事实可被解释为一个积极的信号。

  例：

  The judge quite rightly says that he has to interpret the law as it's been passed.

  法官很有理地说他必须按照法律被通过时的意义进行解释。

• 2. 

  V-T/V-I If you interpret what someone is saying, you translate it immediately into another language. 口译; 作口译

  例：

  The chambermaid spoke little English, so her husband came with her to interpret.

  那个女服务员几乎不会说英语，所以她丈夫来给她作口译。