definition
noun uk/ˌdef.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/ us/ˌdef.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/
(EXPLANATION)
B2 [ C ]定义
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase
a dictionary definition 词典中的定义
What is the definition of "mood"? 单词 mood 的定义是什么？
[ C ]解释，说明
a description of the features and limits of something
The legal definition of what is and what is not pornography is very unsatisfactory. 法律对什么是色情、什么不是色情的解释令人很不满意。
by definition 根据自身特点;从本质上来讲
because of its own features
Psychology is by definition an inexact science. 从本质上来讲，心理学不是一门精确的科学。
The hospitality industry, by definition, caters to others' needs.
An economic stimulus is, by definition, temporary.
By definition, and in contrast to the cosmos, humans are short-lived.
War is, by definition, brutal.
This is an immensely complex situation so any simple solution is, by definition, wrong.
- More examples
- In this book, definitions are printed in roman.
- The definition of 'antique' varies between "100 years old" and "made before the turn of the century".
- Double click on any word on the screen to see its definition.
- They couldn't agree on a universally acceptable definition of 'Marxism'.
- Each country has its own definition of the terms 'asylum seeker' and 'refugee'.
(CLEAR QUALITY)
C1 [ U ]（图像或声音的）清晰度，保真度
how clear an image or sound is
The photograph lacks definition. 那张照片的清晰度很差。