English Dictionary

interpret

/ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/

verb

To decode the meaning of a topic and then act, whether to continue researching the topic, follow through, act in opposition, or further the understanding through sharing an interpretation.

She had to interpret the data before making a decision.

意味（1）

To decode the meaning of a topic and then act, whether to continue researching the topic, follow through, act in opposition, or further the understanding through sharing an interpretation.

意味（2）

To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.

to interpret an Indian speech

意味（3）

To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation

The actor interpreted the character of Hamlet with great skill.

意味（4）

(intransitive) To convey what a user of one language is saying or signing, in real time or shortly after that person has finished communicating, to a user of a different language

He interpreted at the meeting between the Chinese and French associates.

意味（5）

(computing, transitive) To analyse or execute (a program) by reading the instructions as they are encountered, rather than compiling in advance.