paraphrase
UK/'pærәfreiz/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To restate something in different words, often to clarify or simplify the meaning
用自己的话复述，意译，改写
n.
A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify its meaning
释义，意译，改写
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedparabeside, alongside
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phrasestem
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Example Sentences
- 1.
The textbook paraphrase of complex theories often loses the nuance of the original authors.
- 2.
She asked her students to paraphrase the poem in their own words to demonstrate understanding.