interpret
/ɪnˈtɜːprɪt/verb
(interpreted, interpreting)with obj.
1
- explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions)解释, 说明, 阐明, 阐释（信息, 词语, 行为）：
the evidence is difficult to interpret
该证据难以阐释
no obj. interpreting for the deaf.为聋哑人作解释。
1.1
- no obj. translate orally the words of another person speaking a different language口译：
I agreed to interpret for Jean-Claude.
我同意为让-克劳德作口译。
1.2
- perform (a dramatic role or piece of music) in a particular way that conveys one's understanding of the creator's ideas（表演者根据对创作者意图的理解）表演, 呈现, 演绎（剧中角色, 音乐）。
2
- understand (an action, mood, or way of behaving) as having a particular meaning or significance理解（行为, 情绪, 行为方式）的特殊含义：
she made a gesture which he chose to interpret as an invitation.
她做了一个手势, 他将此理解为一种邀请。
派生词
interpretability
nouninterpretable
adjectiveinterpretative
adjectiveinterpretatively
adverbinterpretive
adjectiveinterpretively
adverb词源
late Middle English: from Old French interpreter or Latin interpretari 'explain， translate'， from interpres, interpret-'agent， translator， interpreter'.