Definition
- n.定义;清晰度;(尤指词典里的词或短语的)释义，解释
复数： definitions
defin(e) 使明确 + -ite... 的 + -ion 行为,状态
Definitionnoun
（尤指词典里的词或短语的）释义，解释
an explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase, especially in a dictionary; the act of stating the meanings of words and phrases
clear simple definitions
简单明了的释义
Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means) .
按照释义，“邻居”就要居住在邻近的地方。
定义
what an idea, etc. means
What's your definition of happiness?
你对幸福的定义是什么？
清晰度
the quality of being clear and easy to see
The definition of the digital TV pictures is excellent.
数字电视图像的清晰度很高。
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N-COUNT (尤指词典中给出的)定义，释义
A definition is a statement giving the meaning of a word or expression, especially in a dictionary.There is no general agreement on a standard definition of intelligence...
“智力”一词目前还没有一个普遍认可的标准释义。
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N-UNCOUNT 清晰;分明;明确
Definition is the quality of being clear and distinct.Give your brows extra definition with Outdoor Girl's Eyebrow Pencil in Brown...
用“户外女孩”品牌的棕色眉笔更加清晰地勾勒出眉形。
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Neighbours by definition live close by .
按照释义，“邻居”就要居住在邻近的地方。
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There is no general agreement on a standard definition of intelligence
“智力”一词目前还没有一个普遍认可的标准释义。
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Can you give a more precise definition of the word ?
你能给这个词下个更确切的定义吗？
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The definition of the digital TV pictures is excellent .
数字电视图像的清晰度很高。
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We need to look at a more expansive definition of the term .
我们需要考虑这个词所包含的更广泛意义。
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Definitions in this dictionary are printed in roman type .
这本词典里的释义是用罗马体印刷的。
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What 's your definition of happiness ?
你对幸福的定义是什么？
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The legal definition of ' know ' often presumes mental control
“知晓”的法律定义通常假定存在思维控制能力。
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There is no generally accepted definition of life
关于生活的定义不一而足。
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The speakers criticised his new programme for lack of definition .
几位发言者批评他的新方案不够清楚明确。
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My definition of a good hospice is one where some of the patients start feeling too good to die .
我对“好的晚期病人安养院”的定义是一个能让一些病人开始感到生有所恋的地方。
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That there are problems with this kind of definition is hardly surprising , given its level of generality .
由于其笼统性，不难料想这种定义会存在问题。
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Give your brows extra definition with Outdoor Girl 's Eyebrow Pencil in Brown
用“户外女孩”品牌的棕色眉笔更加清晰地勾勒出眉形。
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It all depends on your definition of punk , doesn 't it ?
“这全视乎你对朋克摇滚乐的定义，不是吗？”
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All these definitions , while sounding impressive , do not stand up under close scrutiny
所有这些定义虽然听上去煞有其事，但都经不起推敲。
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Two of the trucks were stopped because they had tents in them , and under the commanders ' definition of humanitarian aid , that didn 't count
两辆卡车被拦了下来，因为里面装有帐篷，按照指挥官对人道主义援助的定义，那不能算作援助物资。
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Many of the definitions in this dictionary are archaic or obsolete .
这本词典中的很多释义都是过时不用的。
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To give a definition of a word is more difficult than to give an illustration of its use .
给一个词下定义要比举例说明它的用法困难得多。
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Psychology is by definition the scientific study of the mind .
心理学，顾名思义，是研究人们心理的科学。
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The author gave a clear definition of " public interest " .
作者明确界定了“公共利益”。
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The club must give a clear definition of its goals .
俱乐部必须明确说明它的宗旨。
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I made a definition for this word .
我给这个字下了定义。
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We shall find this definition useful for the determination of the critical load .
采用这个定义，对确定临界荷载是有用处的。
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By definition a cataract is an opacity in the lens .
白内障的定义就是晶状体混浊。
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Resolving references to definitions in the file .
在文件中对解析过程各级的目录定义。
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The growth has come by expanding the definition of a smartphone and cutting prices , analysts said .
分析师认为，这一增长是通过扩大智能手机定义和降低价格得来的。
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As mass can vary in several circumstances this definition is unsound and misleading .
由于质量在某些情况下是可变的，这个定义就不严格而且会令人误解。
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This is asking for trouble in China where the definition of what constitutes a state secret is particularly strict , especially when it comes to business or economic information .
这种行为在中国简直就是引火烧身。中国对国家机密的定义十分严格，尤其是在商业或经济信息方面。
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We believe that the number of people who fit that definition includes the majority of American workers , which prompted us to begin a study of workaholism in the U.S. .
我们认为符合这一定义的人群包括了美国大多数的劳动者，这也促使我们在美国开展了一项关于沉迷工作的研究。
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The scientists cite a definition of " workaholism " as " being overly concerned about work , driven by an uncontrollable work motivation , and investing so much time and effort in work that it impairs other important life areas . "
科学家引证“沉迷工作”的定义为“受不能控制的工作动机驱使而过度关注工作，以及对工作投入如此多的时间和精力，以致损害其他的重要生活领域。”
普通用词，泛指语言、手势、符号等表达的意思。
Do you know the meaning of this painting?
你明白这幅画的含义吗？
The meaning of her words was clear.
她的话意思很清楚。
指单词除基本意思之外所暗含的意义。
This word has a negative connotation in English.
这个词在英语中含有贬义。
The word 'expert' has connotations of skill and great knowledge.
“专家”一词带有技艺和丰富知识的含义。
尤指词典里列出的某个词、短语等的确切含义。
Many of the definitions in this dictionary are archaic or obsolete.
这本词典中的很多释义都是过时不用的。
What is your definition of success?
你对成功的定义是什么？
指单词、短语、句子等的意思。
The word 'sensible' has several different senses.
sensible一词有几种不同的意思。
Can you understand the sense of the entire poem?
你能理解这整首诗的意义吗？
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