interpretation

英 [ɪntɜːprɪ'teɪʃ(ə)n] 美[ɪn'tɝprɪ'teʃən]

• n. 解释；翻译；演出

1. a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

2. the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance;

"her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving"

3. an explanation that results from interpreting something;

"the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence"

4. an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious;

"the edict was subject to many interpretations"

"he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"

"often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning"