Definition (语言)
Refers to words or text that are cited or presented without their original context, leading to a lack of clarity or a misunderstanding of their intended meaning.
断章取义
The media often quotes politicians out of context to achieve their specific purposes.
媒体经常断章取义地引用政治人物的言论来达到特定目的。
This quote, when taken out of context from its original conversation, could lead to misunderstandings.
这段引述如果从原本的对话中断章取义，可能会导致误解。
Commenting on this matter without understanding all the background information might be taking things out of context.
在没有了解所有背景信息的情况下评论此事，可能是在断章取义。