The Open Dictionary

definition

noun

UK/ˌdef.ɪˈnɪʃ.ᵊn/
US/ˌdef.ɪˈnɪʃ.ᵊn/

Definitions of definition noun

explanation(解释)

  1. B2Countable(可数名词)

    A statement that clarifies the meaning of a word or phrase.

    定义

    • The definition as it appears in the dictionary.

      字典中出现的定义。

    • Can you tell me what the definition of "mood" is?

      你能告诉我「mood」的定义是什么吗？

    • The definition of this word is not easy to comprehend.

      这个词的定义不容易理解。

  2. Countable(可数名词)

    A description outlining the characteristics and boundaries of something.

    定义

    • The legal definition of what constitutes pornography is quite dissatisfying.

      法律对色情内容的定义相当令人不满。

    • They need a clear definition of the product.

      他们需要对产品有一个明确的定义。

    • The definition of art is always evolving.

      艺术的定义总是在不断演变。

quality(质量)

  1. C1Uncountable(不可数名词)

    The clarity or fidelity of an image or sound.

    图像或声音的清晰度或保真度。

    • This photograph lacks clarity in its details.

      这张照片的细节缺乏清晰度。

    • The audio recording has excellent definition.

      这份音频录音具有极佳的保真度。

    • The definition of the screen is crucial for the visual experience.

      屏幕的清晰度对于视觉体验至关重要。

Phrases of definition noun

  • by definition

    inherently; because of its essential characteristics or nature.

    按定义来说

    • Psychology is, by definition, not an exact science.

    心理学，根据定义，不是一门精确的科学。