definition 
美音:['defə'nıʃən]
英音:['defə'nıʃən]
牛津简明英汉词典
n.定义,解说,精确度,(轮廓影像等的)清晰度
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词频:1557
词形变化:
形容词:defini-tional
词根
fin＝to end（结束）
详细用法
近义词, 同义词
interpretation definition explanation explication solution answer translation rendering exegesis exposition hermeneutics commentary inference gloss
相关词
1. You should give a definition.
你应该下个定义。
你应该下个定义。
definition
牛津现代英汉双解词典
/,defɪ'nɪʃn; ,dɛfə`nɪʃən/ n
1 (a) [U] stating the exact meaning (of words, etc) （词语等的）释义
*Dictionary writers must be skilled in the art of definition. 词书编纂者必须精于给词语下定义的技巧.
(b) [C] statement that gives the exact meaning (of words, etc) （词语等的）定义
*Definitions should not be more difficult to understand than the words they define. 词语的定义不应比所解释的词语更难理解.
2 [U]
(a) clearness of outline; making or being distinct in outline （轮廓的）清晰（度）; 鲜明（度）
*The photograph has poor definition. 这张照片轮廓很不清楚.
* They concentrated on better definition of the optical image. 他们致力于提高该光学影像的鲜明度.
(b) power of a lens (in a camera or telescope) to show clear outlines （照相机或望远镜中）透镜的分解力, 解像力.
3 (a) [U] clear statement; outlining 清楚的说明; 划出的轮廓
*My duties require clearer definition. 我的职责需要更清楚的说明.
(b) [C] instance of this; outline 清楚的说明; 轮廓
*The book attempts a definition of his role in world politics. 该书要阐明的是他在世界政局中的作用.
1 (a) [U] stating the exact meaning (of words, etc) （词语等的）释义
*Dictionary writers must be skilled in the art of definition. 词书编纂者必须精于给词语下定义的技巧.
(b) [C] statement that gives the exact meaning (of words, etc) （词语等的）定义
*Definitions should not be more difficult to understand than the words they define. 词语的定义不应比所解释的词语更难理解.
2 [U]
(a) clearness of outline; making or being distinct in outline （轮廓的）清晰（度）; 鲜明（度）
*The photograph has poor definition. 这张照片轮廓很不清楚.
* They concentrated on better definition of the optical image. 他们致力于提高该光学影像的鲜明度.
(b) power of a lens (in a camera or telescope) to show clear outlines （照相机或望远镜中）透镜的分解力, 解像力.
3 (a) [U] clear statement; outlining 清楚的说明; 划出的轮廓
*My duties require clearer definition. 我的职责需要更清楚的说明.
(b) [C] instance of this; outline 清楚的说明; 轮廓
*The book attempts a definition of his role in world politics. 该书要阐明的是他在世界政局中的作用.
definition
朗文当代英英词典(第4版)
n
[C]
a phrase or sentence that says exactly what a word, phrase, or idea means
→define
a dictionary definition
definition of
There are many definitions of the word 'feminism'.
definition of sth as sth
the definition of God as infinite
by definition
if something has a particular quality by definition, it must have that quality because all things of that type have it
People say that students are by definition idealistic and impatient.
[U]
the clear edges, shapes, or sound that something has
technologies such as high definition television
good muscle definition
[C]
a phrase or sentence that says exactly what a word, phrase, or idea means
→define
a dictionary definition
definition of
There are many definitions of the word 'feminism'.
definition of sth as sth
the definition of God as infinite
by definition
if something has a particular quality by definition, it must have that quality because all things of that type have it
People say that students are by definition idealistic and impatient.
[U]
the clear edges, shapes, or sound that something has
technologies such as high definition television
good muscle definition
