definition
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A definition is a statement giving the meaning of a word or expression, especially in a dictionary. 定义
There is no general agreement on a standard definition of intelligence. 对智力的标准定义意见不统一。
2. PHRASE If you say that something has a particular quality by definition, you mean that it has this quality simply because of what it is. 按照释义
3. N-UNCOUNT Definition is the quality of being clear and distinct. 清晰度
The first speakers at the conference criticized Prof. Johnson's new programme for lack of definition. 会上的首批发言者批评约翰逊教授的新项目没有清晰度。
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definition /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/ (definitions)
剑桥词典
- In this book , definitions are printed in roman .
- The definition of 'antique ' varies between "100 years old " and "made before the turn of the century ".
- Double click on any word on the screen to see its definition.
- They couldn't agree on a universally acceptable definition of 'Marxism '.
- Each country has its own definition of the terms 'asylum seeker ' and 'refugee '.
definition noun (EXPLANATION)
[ 可数名词:有复数形式的名词 ]a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase
定义
a dictionary definition 词典中的定义
What is the definition of "mood "? 单词 mood 的定义是什么?
[ 可数名词:有复数形式的名词 ]
a description of the features and limits of something
解释,说明
The legal definition of what is and what is not pornography is very unsatisfactory . 法律对什么是色情、什么不是色情的解释令人很不满意。
by definition
because of its own features
根据自身特点;从本质上来讲
Psychology is by definition an inexact science . 从本质上来讲,心理学不是一门精确的科学。
例句
definition noun (CLEAR QUALITY)
[ 不可数或单数名词:没有复数形式的名词 ]how clear an image or sound is
(图像或声音的)清晰度,保真度
The photograph lacks definition. 那张照片的清晰度很差。 返回 definition