explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions) 解释,说明,阐明,阐释(信息,词语或行为) 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。 ■[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。 ■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,演奏
understand (an action, mood, or way of behaving) as having a particular meaning or significance 理解(行为,情绪或行为方式的)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。
late Middle English: from Old French interpreter or Latin interpretari 'explain, translate', from interpres, interpret- 'agent, translator, interpreter'