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| /ˌdefəˈnɪʃn/ |
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| 1 | C a statement of what a word or expression means 词义；定义；释义 |
| +of The definition of ‘family’ has changed over the years. “家庭”的定义在过去几年已经发生了变化。 |
| a clear/precise definition We need a clear definition of the concept of human rights. 我们对人权这个概念需要一个明确的定义。 |
| a legal definition Do you know the legal definition of ‘larceny’ ? 你知道“盗窃”的法律定义吗？ |
| broaden/widen a definition Environmentalists are trying to broaden the definition of recycling. 环境保护主义者正想扩大回收利用的定义。 |
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| 2 | U the quality of being clear 清晰 |
| Some of the photographs lack definition. 有些照片不够清晰。 |
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| - | by definition
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| as a part of the basic nature of something |
| 就本质而言；从定义上来说 |
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| A dictatorship means, by definition, one centre of power. 独裁从定义上来说就是权力的集中。 |
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