C2 noun フォーマル

interpretation

/ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

The act of explaining, reframing, or showing your own understanding of something, such as a text, a piece of art, or a set of data. In an academic or professional context, it refers to a particular adaptation or stylistic representation of a creative work or a specific analysis of information.

例文

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1

Her interpretation of my silence was that I was angry, though I was just tired.

Her understanding of my silence was that I was angry, though I was just tired.

2

The supreme court's interpretation of the new law will have lasting effects on civil liberties.

The high court's legal explanation of the new law will have lasting effects on civil liberties.

3

That's a weird interpretation of what I said, but okay.

That is a strange way to understand what I said, but okay.

語族

名詞
interpretation
Verb
interpret
副詞
interpretively
形容詞
interpretative
関連
interpreter
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Inter-Pret': An INTERpreter PREsenTs their own version of the facts.

クイックテスト

The judge argued that a strict __________ of the constitution was necessary to maintain order.

正解!

正解は: interpretation

例文

1

Her interpretation of my silence was that I was angry, though I was just tired.

everyday

Her understanding of my silence was that I was angry, though I was just tired.

2

The supreme court's interpretation of the new law will have lasting effects on civil liberties.

formal

The high court's legal explanation of the new law will have lasting effects on civil liberties.

3

That's a weird interpretation of what I said, but okay.

informal

That is a strange way to understand what I said, but okay.

4

Post-structuralist interpretation of the poem focuses on the instability of meaning.

academic

Theoretical analysis of the poem focuses on the instability of meaning.

5

Management's interpretation of the quarterly results was surprisingly optimistic.

business

The way management explained the quarterly results was surprisingly optimistic.

語族

名詞
interpretation
Verb
interpret
副詞
interpretively
形容詞
interpretative
関連
interpreter

よく使う組み合わせ

open to interpretation having multiple possible meanings
subjective interpretation an understanding based on personal feelings
literal interpretation following the exact words without subtext
data interpretation the process of making sense of numerical info
simultaneous interpretation translating speech orally as it happens

よく使うフレーズ

a matter of interpretation

something that depends on your point of view

put an interpretation on

to assign a specific meaning to an event

loose interpretation

a flexible or non-strict understanding

よく混同される語

interpretation vs translation

Translation is changing words from one language to another; interpretation is explaining the meaning of those words or concepts.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'interpretation' when you are discussing how someone understands or explains something that isn't immediately obvious. It is heavily used in legal, musical, and literary critiques to denote a specific 'version' of a truth.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use 'translation' when they mean 'interpretation' in the context of explaining an idea. Also, remember that 'interpreter' refers to the person, while 'interpretation' refers to the result or the process.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Inter-Pret': An INTERpreter PREsenTs their own version of the facts.

📖

語源

From the Latin 'interpretatio', meaning explanation or exposition, derived from 'interpres' (an agent, translator, or explainer).

文法パターン

Countable noun (e.g., 'There are several interpretations.') Uncountable when referring to the abstract process. Followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., 'interpretation of the text').
🌍

文化的な背景

In Western academic tradition, the 'correct' interpretation of a text is often debated, reflecting a culture that values individual critical thinking over a single authoritative meaning.

クイックテスト

The judge argued that a strict __________ of the constitution was necessary to maintain order.

正解!

正解は: interpretation

関連単語

bishop

B2

To admit a person into the Christian church through the rite of confirmation performed by a bishop. It can also refer to the formal act of ordaining or appointing someone to the office of bishop.

bit

B2

In this specific context, it describes something that is minor, secondary, or small in scale, often referring to roles or components within a larger system. It is frequently used attributively to indicate that a part or person has limited importance or duration.

bitterly

B2

An adverb used to describe actions or feelings done with intense resentment, deep disappointment, or extreme harshness. It is also frequently used to emphasize that weather conditions are painfully cold.

bivalve

B2

A bivalve is an aquatic mollusk with a body enclosed within a hinged shell that consists of two distinct parts. This group includes well-known creatures like clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops, which are often harvested for food or studied for their environmental impact.

bizarrely

B2

In a very strange or unusual manner that is often difficult to explain or expect. It is used to describe actions, appearances, or situations that deviate significantly from what is considered normal.

blackberry

B2

To go out and gather wild blackberries from bushes, typically during late summer or early autumn. It describes the specific recreational or foraging activity of picking these berries in nature.

blackcurrant

B2

Describing something that has the flavor, scent, or dark purple color of the blackcurrant berry. It is frequently used to characterize food products, beverages, and scents derived from the Ribes nigrum plant.

blackhead

B2

A small, dark-colored bump on the skin caused by a clogged hair follicle where oil and skin cells have oxidized upon contact with air. They are a mild type of acne that commonly appears on the face, particularly on the nose and chin.

blackmail

B2

To demand money, favors, or specific actions from someone by threatening to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about them. It involves using a person's secrets or weaknesses as a way to coerce them into compliance.

blackness

B2

The state, quality, or condition of being black or completely dark. In academic and sociological contexts, it often refers to the historical, cultural, and social identity associated with people of African descent.

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