definition
n
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(a) [U] stating the exact meaning (of words, etc) (詞語等的)釋義
Dictionary writers must be skilled in the art of definition. 詞書編纂者必須精於給詞語下定義的技巧.
(b) [C] statement that gives the exact meaning (of words, etc) (詞語等的)定義
Definitions should not be more difficult to understand than the words they define. 詞語的定義不應比所解釋的詞語更難理解.
2 [U]
(a) clearness of outline; making or being distinct in outline (輪廓的)清晰(度); 鮮明(度)
The photograph has poor definition. 這張照片輪廓很不清楚.
They concentrated on better definition of the optical image. 他們致力於提高該光學影像的鮮明度.
(b) power of a lens (in a camera or telescope) to show clear outlines (照相機或望遠鏡中)透鏡的分解力, 解像力.
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(a) [U] clear statement; outlining 清楚的說明; 劃出的輪廓
My duties require clearer definition. 我的職責需要更清楚的說明.
(b) [C] instance of this; outline 清楚的說明; 輪廓
The book attempts a definition of his role in world politics. 該書要闡明的是他在世界政局中的作用.