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interpretation

/ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/ American
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  • n. 解释, 诠释
  • n. 演绎
  • n. 口译, 翻译
Definition
  • n. an explanation of the meaning of something
  • n. a performance of a piece of music or drama
  • n. the act of translating spoken words from one language into another
Example
Her interpretation of the poem surprised the whole class.
她对这首诗的解读让全班同学都感到惊讶。
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Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: a performance of a work of art (noun).

比较义项:对乐曲、诗歌或戏剧作品的一次演绎、演出(名词)。

  • interpretation 本词

    Emphasizes the performer's own understanding or artistic reading of a work, often used for poems, plays, or music; highlights insight and personal viewpoint, not just delivery.

    强调表演者对作品的个人理解或艺术解读,常用于诗歌、戏剧或音乐,突出的是见解和个人视角,而不只是演出方式。

    Her interpretation of the poem surprised the whole class.

    她对这首诗的演绎让全班同学都感到惊讶。

  • rendition

    Emphasizes the particular version or way a piece, usually a song or musical work, is performed, without implying deep analysis, just how it sounds.

    强调对一首曲子(通常是歌曲或音乐作品)的具体演出版本或演绎方式,不强调深入的理解或解读,只是指听起来的效果。

    Her rendition of the song was slower and softer than the original.

    她演绎的这首歌比原唱更慢、更柔和。

Interpretation and rendition both mean a performance of a work, like a poem, play, or song. Interpretation stresses the performer's own understanding. Rendition stresses the specific version or style performed, without deep understanding. Interpretation can also mean 'explanation'; that meaning is not compared here.

这两个词在“演绎、演出”这个意义上很接近,但侧重点不同:interpretation 强调表演者对作品的个人理解或艺术解读,常用于诗歌、戏剧、音乐;rendition 更强调具体的演出版本或演绎方式,常用于歌曲、乐曲,不强调深层理解。这里不比较 interpretation 常见的“解释,诠释”这一义项。