
interpretations
词源
源自拉丁语 'interpretatio'(解释),经古法语 'interpretation' 进入英语,词根 'inter-'(在...之间) + 'pretium'(价值),原指在不同价值体系间进行转换说明。
noun
❶ 对某事物的理解或解释方式,指不同人或情况下对同一事物的多种看法或说明。
“There are many possible interpretations of this ancient text.”
(这篇古代文献有许多可能的解读方式。)
“The artist left the painting open to various interpretations.”
(艺术家让这幅画作接受不同的诠释。)
❶ 表演艺术中对作品(如音乐、戏剧)的演绎方式,体现表演者的个人风格。
“Her interpretation of the piano concerto was breathtaking.”
(她对这首钢琴协奏曲的演绎令人叹服。)
“The actor gave a unique interpretation of Hamlet.”
(这位演员对哈姆雷特的演绎独具特色。)
常见短语
multiple interpretations — 指同一事物存在多种合理的理解方式,强调观点或理解的多样性。
“The abstract painting allows for multiple interpretations.”
(这幅抽象画作允许存在多种解读。)
literal interpretation — 严格按照字面意思理解,不考虑隐喻或象征意义。
“A literal interpretation of the poem misses its deeper meaning.”
(对这首诗的字面解读会错过其深层含义。)