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definition

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def·i·ni·tion /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/ ●●○ S3 W2 AWL noun  
1  [countableC]MEANING a phrase or sentence that says exactly what a word, phrase, or idea means 定义，释义 → define
 a dictionary definition
词典里的释义
definition of
 There are many definitions of the word ‘feminism’.
“女权主义” 一词有许多定义。
definition of something as something
 the definition of God as infinite
认为上帝即无限者的定义
2  by definition TYPICALif something has a particular quality by definition, it must have that quality because all things of that type have it 必然〔有某种品质，因为同类事物全都有这种品质〕
 People say that students are by definition idealistic and impatient.
人们说学生必定是理想主义的、躁动不安的。
Examples from the Corpus
by definition• Graffiti, no matter how well painted, is vandalism by definition.
3  [uncountableU]CLEAR/EASY TO SEE the clear edges, shapes, or sound that something has 清晰度，鲜明度
 technologies such as high definition television
高清电视之类的技术
 good muscle definition
健美而清晰的肌肉轮廓
n COLLOCATIONS
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + definition
clear/precise
The head teacher gave us a precise definition of the school’s aims.
broad (=including a lot of general ideas)
This is a very broad definition of what poetry is.
narrow (=including only a few ideas)
Some psychiatrists still use a very narrow definition of mental illness.
the dictionary definition
Some doctors don’t accept the dictionary definition of euthanasia, and want to create different categories of assisted death.
the legal definition of something
What is the legal definition of manslaughter?
verbs
give a definition
Can you give me a definition of 'psychology'?
extend/broaden/widen a definition (=make it include more ideas)
The new law has broadened the definition of terrorism.
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definition• Could one of the class give me a definition of the word "equilibrium"?• More broadly, should a complete definition of democracy have more than electoral components?• Hence the expansion of dictionary definitions descends into progressive generality, displaying a weaker and weaker semantic relationship with the original word.• Sadly, even information specifically stored for secondary analysis can be marred by obscurities in definition that are not easily resolved.• Alternatively, dictatorship might be better defined by the absence of a limited mandate-a critical factor in our definition of democracy.• But perhaps we can waive our definitions and come to an understanding on the basis of an adjustment in the rent.• These arguments present questions of the meaning of the Twenty-first Amendment, the bounds of which have escaped precise definition.• The depth of the North-South divide, its precise definition, and directions of change are key issues for this volume.• This was despite the government's stated aim that the definition of regulated activities should be sufficiently clear to avoid unnecessary registration.• Obviously your definition of "rich" is very different from mine.
definition of• What's the correct definition of the word "moot"?• It depends on your definition of success.
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TOEFL BNC: 1533 COCA: 2110
definition

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ADJECTIVE | VERB + DEFINITION | DEFINITION + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤careful, clear, concise, exact, precise, unambiguous慎重的／清楚的／簡明的／準確的／精確的／明確的定義◇The term 'partner' requires careful definition.partner 這個詞需要慎重定義。◇The author provides a clear definition of cultural awareness.作者給文化意識下了一個清楚的定義。➤comprehensive, exhaustive, inclusive全面的／窮盡的／概括的定義▸➤adequate, satisfactory充分的／令人滿意的定義▸➤broad, expanded, expansive, loose, wide廣義的定義；寬泛的定義▸➤narrow, rigid, rigorous, strict狹義的定義；嚴格的定義◇According to a strict definition, the expenses of a self-employed person can be deducted from tax.根據嚴格的定義，個體經營者的開支可從稅款中扣除。➤formal, official, statutory正式的／官方的／法律上的定義◇The firm falls within the statutory definition of a 'small company'.這家公司屬於法律上定義的“小公司”。➤dictionary字典定義➤legal, mathematical法律／數學定義◇The mathematical definition of an even number is one that is exactly divisible by 2.偶數在數學上的定義是能被 2 整除的數。➤accepted, conventional, standard, textbook, traditional公認的／常規／標準／課本上的／傳統的定義▸➤alternative另一種定義▸➤workable, working初步的定義◇We need a good working definition of 'pollution'.我們需要為“污染”下一個合適的初步定義。VERB + DEFINITION➤give (sb), offer (sb), propose, provide (sb with)給（某人）定義；（向某人）提供定義➤adopt, use採取／使用定義◇They have adopted a very narrow definition of success.他們採用了一種非常嚴格的關於“成功”的定義。➤fit, meet符合定義◇This unusual building barely fits the definition of a house.這幢獨特的建築幾乎稱不上房子。➤broaden, change, expand, stretch擴大／改變／擴充／延伸定義◇He has expanded the definition of sculpture.他擴展了對雕塑的定義。➤accept接受⋯定義◇She refused to accept the definition of woman as man's subordinate.她拒絕接受女人是男人附屬品的定義。DEFINITION + VERB➤encompass sth, include sth定義包括⋯PREPOSITION➤according to a/the definition根據定義◇According to a strict definition of 'assault', she was not assaulted.根據“侵犯他人身體”的嚴格定義，她並沒有受到侵犯。➤by definition按定義◇A clinic for women would, by definition, deal with pregnancy and childbirth.婦科診所據其定義負責處理妊娠和分娩事宜。➤under a/the definition根據定義◇Under the broader definition of 'poverty', thousands more people would be included.根據“貧困”的廣義定義，還有數以千計的人要包括在內。
TOEFL BNC: 1533 COCA: 2110
definition

noun

definition ♦︎ interpretation ♦︎ understanding ♦︎ readingThese are all words for the particular way in which sth is understood or explained. 这些词均表示对事物的解释、理解、诠释。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆(a) careful definition / interpretation / understanding / reading◆a clear / precise / narrow / broad / wide / conventional definition / interpretation / understanding◆a literal interpretation / understanding / reading◆different definitions / interpretations / understandings / readings◆to give / provide / offer a definition / an interpretation■ definition ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn [countable, uncountable] an explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase, especially in a dictionary; what an idea means to a particular person or group （尤指词典中词或短语的）释义，解释；（特定的人或群体对某概念的）定义◆The dictionary provides clear, simple definitions.该词典的释义简单明了。◆The term 'partner' requires careful definition.“伙伴”这一用语需要谨慎定义。◆Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means).按照释义，“邻居”就要居住在邻近的地方。◆What's your definition of happiness?你对幸福的定义是什么？  see also define ⇨ explain 1 , define ⇨ list verb ■ interpretation ɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃn; NAmE ɪnˌtɜːrprɪˈteɪʃn [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) the particular way in which sb understands or explains sth 理解；解释；说明◆Her evidence suggests a different interpretation of the events leading to his death.她的证据表明，导致他死亡的那些事件可能有另一番解释。◆Dreams are open to interpretation (= they can be explained in different ways).梦可以有各种诠释。▸ interpret ɪnˈtɜːprɪt; NAmE ɪnˈtɜːrprɪt

verb

 [transitive] ◆I didn't know whether to interpret her silence as acceptance or refusal.我不知道应该把她的沉默看作是接受还是拒绝。◆The data can be interpreted in many different ways.这些数据可以从多方面解读。   see also interpret ⇨ explain 1 , interpretative ⇨ descriptive ■ understanding [uncountable, countable] the particular way in which sb understands sth 理解；看法；解释◆My understanding of the situation is...我对形势的看法是⋯◆Students will gain an active understanding of the workings of Parliament.学生对议会的运作方式将会得到深切了解。   see also understand ⇨ conclude ■ reading [countable] (rather formal, especially written) the particular way in which sb understands a book, situation, etc. （对书籍或局势等的）解读，理解，看法◆Those conclusions are based on a literal reading of the text.那些结论是基于对文本的字面理解。◆My own reading of events is less optimistic.我本人对事态的看法不那么乐观。▸ read

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 [transitive] ◆How do you read the present situation?你对目前的形势有何看法？NOTE 辨析 Interpretation, understanding or reading?In some cases you can use any of these words. 在有些情况下这三个词可以通用◆a different interpretation / understanding / reading of the situation / history对形势／历史的不同解读However, interpretation is used especially when you are talking about understanding what happened or what sth means. 但interpretation尤指对所发生的事件或事物所含意义的解释◆interpretation of data / information / results / findings / events / the law / sb's theory / dreams对数据／信息／结果／发现／事件／法律／某人的理论／梦的解释 Understanding is used especially when you are talking about understanding how sth works or what problems are involved. * understanding尤指对事物的运作原理或所涉及问题的理解◆an understanding of a process / a relationship / sb's role / the workings of sth / the principles of sth / a problem / an issue对过程／关系／某人的角色／某事物的运作方式／某事物的原理／问题／议题的理解 Reading is used especially when you are talking about understanding a written text. * reading尤指对文本的理解◆my reading of the text / poem / novel / story我对文本／诗歌／小说／故事的解读
TOEFL BNC: 1533 COCA: 2110
definition
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