definitiondef•i•ni•tion /ˌdefɪ'nɪʃ(ə)n/

n

1. C 解释；定义；释义

• Definitions should not be more difficult to understand than the words they define. 释义不应比它们解释的词难懂。

2. 下定义，解释

• Dictionary writers must be skilled in the art of definition. 词典编写者必须在词语解释方面驾轻就熟。

3. (轮廓的)清晰；清晰度

• That photograph lacks definition. 那张照片不够清晰。