late 14c., from Old French interpreter (13c.) and directly from Latin interpretari "explain, expound, understand," from interpres "agent, translator," from inter- (see inter-) + second element of uncertain origin, perhaps related to Sanskrit prath- "to spread abroad," PIE *per- (5) "to traffic in, sell" (see pornography). Related: Interpreted; interpreting.
例文
1. They could interpret it that way if they 'd a mind to.
彼らが望むならば、そのように理解することができます。
2.Historians annotate,check and interpret the diary selections.
歴史学者は日記選編に注釈、確認、説明を行った。/
3.The students were asked to interpret the poem.
学生たちはその詩の意味を解釈するように求められている。
4.We have to interpret his words in a modern light.
彼の言葉を現代的な観点で説明しなければならない。
5.Don 't interpret it without real understanding when you study a foreign language.