interpret /inˈtə:orit/ vt. & vi. 1.解释，阐述：How can I interpret this behaviour?我怎么解释这种行为呢? He interpreted a difficult passage in a book. 他把书中的一篇难文章解释了一遍。［考句］In many cultures people who were thought to have the ability to interpret dreams were likely to be highly respected.在许多文化中，能释梦的人就可能受到极大地尊重。2.(口头)翻译: He quickly interpreted to me what the Russian was saying. 他很快把那个俄罗斯人说的话翻译给我听。Would you like me to interpret for you? 要我给你当翻译吗?
interpretation /inˌtə:priˈteiʃən/ n. ［c］ & ［u］ 解释；口译：simultaneous interpretation 同声翻译 The passage may be given several interpretations. 这段文字可以有几种不同的解释。
［辨析］与explanation和exposition辨见explanation
