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an explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase, especially in a dictionary （尤指词典里的词或短语的）释义；解释 The dictionary provides clear, simple definitions. 该词典的释义简单明了。 - definition of something
the dictionary definition of this term 这个术语的字典定义 a precise/strict definition of a word 一个词的精确/严格定义 We need a good working definition of ‘pollution’. 我们需要为“污染”下一个合适的初步定义。
Language Bank definedefineDefining terms 为术语下定义 It is important to clarify what is meant by climate change. 说清楚 “气候变化” 的含义很重要。
Climate change can/may be defined as ‘the long-term fluctuations in temperature, precipitation, wind and other aspects of the earth’s climate’. 气候变化可以被定义为 “地球气候在温度、降水量、风力及其他方面的长期波动”。
A generally accepted definition of global warming is the gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere due to the greenhouse effect. 对于全球变暖，普遍接受的一种定义是：由于受到温室效应的影响，地球大气层总体温度逐渐上升。
The greenhouse effect is defined by the author as the process by which heat from the sun is trapped in the earth’s atmosphere, causing the temperature of the earth to rise. 作者将温室效应定义为：地球大气层锁住来自太阳的热量，导致地球温度上升的过程。
The author uses the term climate change to refer to any significant change in measures of climate lasting for an extended period. 作者使用 “气候变化” 这个术语来指代任何持续较长时间的气候的显著变化。
The term ‘carbon footprint’ refers to the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of an individual or organization. “碳足迹” 这个术语指的是由于个人或组织的活动排放到大气层中的二氧化碳的量。
Scientists suggest that increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will result in an increase in global temperatures, and the term ‘global warming’ is used to describe this phenomenon. 科学家认为大气层中二氧化碳的增加会导致全球气温上升，“全球变暖” 这个术语就是用来描述这种现象的。
WordfinderExtra ExamplesAccording to a strict definition of ‘assault’, she was not assaulted. 根据“侵犯他人身体”的严格定义，她没有受到侵犯。 The author provides a clear definition of cultural awareness. 作者给文化意识下了一个清楚的定义。 The firm falls within the statutory definition of a ‘small company’. 这家公司属于法律上定义的“小公司”。 The mathematical definition of an even number is one that is exactly divisible by 2. 偶数在数学上的定义是能被 2 整除的数。 Under the broader definition of ‘poverty’, thousands more people would be included. 根据“贫困”的较广泛定义，还有数以千计的人要包括在内。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- careful
- clear
- concise
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- give (somebody)
- offer (somebody)
- propose
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- encompass something
- include something
- according to a/the definition
- by definition
- under a/the definition
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- [countable] definition of something
what an idea means 定义 What's your definition of happiness? 你对幸福的定义是什么？ a broad/narrow definition of the concept 这个概念的广义/狭义定义 There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be. 对于什么是综合学校，没有一致的定义。
Extra ExamplesThey have adopted a very narrow definition of success. 他们采用了一种非常严格的关于“成功”的定义。 She refused to accept the definition of woman as man's subordinate. 她拒绝接受女人是男人附属品的定义。 He has expanded the definition of sculpture. 他扩展了对雕塑的定义。 This unusual building barely fits the standard definition of a house. 这座不寻常的建筑勉强符合房子的标准定义。 There is no agreed definition of what is meant by a ‘young person’ in this context. 在这种情况下，对于“年轻人”的含义没有一致的定义。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- careful
- clear
- concise
- …
- give (somebody)
- offer (somebody)
- propose
- …
- encompass something
- include something
- according to a/the definition
- by definition
- under a/the definition
- …
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the act of saying what a word or an idea means 定义 - [uncountable]
the quality of being clear and easy to see; the ability of a device to give clear images 清晰度 The clarity and definition of the images are excellent. 图像的清晰度和清晰度非常好。 The definition of this TV is very good. 这台电视的清晰度很好。
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin definitio(n-), from the verb definire ‘set bounds to’, from de- (expressing completion) + finire ‘finish’