All 6 Uses
interpret
in
American Sniper
(Edited)
- The fanatics we fought valued nothing but their twisted interpretation of religion.
p. 98.7 *interpretation = understanding (of something in a particular way)
- The first day I reported for my new assignment, I thought I'd need an interpreter.
p. 212.1interpreter = someone who translates language
- Now, from our perspective, our brother SEAL was getting the shit kicked out of him. According to the SEAL in question, he had actually slipped and was in no need of assistance. I guess you can interpret it any way you want.
p. 225.1interpret = understand (something in a particular way)
- We had four interpreters—terps, as we called them—who helped us deal with the locals.
p. 266.7interpreters = people who translate words spoken into another language
- The interpreter finally got things calmed down and started asking questions.
p. 335.1interpreter = someone who translates language
- Our interpreter stepped over and told him to open up.
p. 378.1 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(interpret as in: interpret Spanish to English) to translate someone’s words into spoken words of another language while they are speaking
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(2)
(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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(3)
(interpret as in: her musical interpretation) capture someone else's ideas, or express personal artistic ideas or feelings while performing someone else's work
- (4) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)