Both Uses of
interpret
in
Harry Potter (#4) and the Goblet of Fire
- "You don't have to talk to Ron!" she added irritably, correctly interpreting his silence.
Chpt 19 (definition 1) *interpreting = understanding (something in a particular way)
- Maybe they need an interpreter.
Chpt 24 (definition 2) *interpreter = someone who translates language
Definitions:
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(1) (interpret as in: her interpretation of the data) to understand or explain something in a particular way -- often the meaning or significance of something
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(2) (interpret as in: interpret Spanish to English) to translate words into spoken words of another language
(This word is especially used in place of translate when the translation is done real-time, or on-the-fly, or immediately as needed.)