definition
n
1
(a) [U] stating the exact meaning (of words, etc) (词语等的)释义
Dictionary writers must be skilled in the art of definition. 词书编纂者必须精於给词语下定义的技巧.
(b) [C] statement that gives the exact meaning (of words, etc) (词语等的)定义
Definitions should not be more difficult to understand than the words they define. 词语的定义不应比所解释的词语更难理解.
2 [U]
(a) clearness of outline; making or being distinct in outline (轮廓的)清晰(度); 鲜明(度)
The photograph has poor definition. 这张照片轮廓很不清楚.
They concentrated on better definition of the optical image. 他们致力於提高该光学影像的鲜明度.
(b) power of a lens (in a camera or telescope) to show clear outlines (照相机或望远镜中)透镜的分解力, 解像力.
3
(a) [U] clear statement; outlining 清楚的说明; 划出的轮廓
My duties require clearer definition. 我的职责需要更清楚的说明.
(b) [C] instance of this; outline 清楚的说明; 轮廓
The book attempts a definition of his role in world politics. 该书要阐明的是他在世界政局中的作用.
Because of his actions, all Hindus were finally free to draw water from the same village well, to go to the same temple to pray and even marry each other.