interpreter

interpreter — 名詞

1. A person who translates spoken words from one language into another, allowing pe

1.名詞B1
釋義

口譯員

將口語即時轉換為另一種語言的人

A person who translates spoken words from one language into another, allowing people who speak different languages to communicate with each other.

例句

Mayumi worked as an interpreter for the Japanese delegation at the trade summit.

Mayumi 在貿易高峰會上擔任日本代表團的口譯員。

work as an interpreter — professional role collocation

The hospital called in an interpreter to discuss treatment options with the Mandarin-speaking patient.

醫院找來一位口譯員，與只說中文的病人討論治療選項。

call in an interpreter — collocation for arranging services

同義詞
  • translator

    works with written texts, not spoken language

  • linguist

    broader term for someone skilled in languages, not specifically a speech translator

文法句型

countable noun

work as an interpreter

act as an interpreter

用法筆記

An interpreter works with spoken language in real time, while a translator works with written documents. The two terms describe different professional skills and should not be used interchangeably.

常見錯誤

❌The interpreter translated the contract from French to English.
✅The translator translated the contract from French to English.
💡Interpreters handle spoken language; translators handle written text.

2. A type of computer program that reads and runs instructions in a programming lan

2.名詞C1
釋義

直譯器

逐行讀取並執行程式碼的電腦程式

A type of computer program that reads and runs instructions in a programming language one step at a time, without first converting the whole program into machine code.

例句

Python uses an interpreter to run code one line at a time rather than compiling it first.

Python 使用直譯器來一行一行執行程式碼，而不是先編譯。

one line at a time — key feature distinguishing interpreters from compilers

The interpreter stopped running when it found a typo in line seven of Harold's script.

直譯器在 Harold 的腳本第七行發現一個拼寫錯誤後，就停止運行了。

同義詞
  • runtime

    broader term for the environment where code executes, not the specific translation mechanism

  • command shell

    a specific type of interactive interpreter found in operating systems

反義詞
  • compiler

    translates the entire program before execution rather than running it line by line

文法句型

countable noun

the [language] interpreter

[language] interpreter

用法筆記

Frequently appears as part of a compound noun with a programming language name (e.g. 'Python interpreter', 'Ruby interpreter'). The key difference from a compiler is that an interpreter executes instructions immediately without a separate build step.

常見錯誤

❌The compiler runs the code line by line.
✅The interpreter runs the code line by line.
💡A compiler translates the entire program at once; only an interpreter works line by line.

3. A performer — particularly a musician or actor — who expresses a personal view o

3.名詞B2
釋義

詮釋者

以個人風格與理解來表演音樂或戲劇角色的人

A performer — particularly a musician or actor — who expresses a personal view of the music they play or the character they portray.

例句

Élise is widely regarded as a sensitive interpreter of Chopin's piano compositions.

Élise 被普遍認為是蕭邦鋼琴作品的敏銳詮釋者。

sensitive interpreter of [composer] — characteristic collocation in music criticism

Critics praised Naoko as the finest interpreter of that Shakespearean role in over a decade.

評論家稱讚 Naoko 是數十年來最出色的該莎士比亞角色詮釋者。

同義詞
  • performer

    broader term covering any type of live presentation

  • artist

    emphasizes creative expression rather than faithful reproduction

文法句型

countable noun

interpreter of + [composer/work/role]

sensitive interpreter of

用法筆記

Most common in formal reviews, criticism, and academic discussions of the arts. Takes the structure 'interpreter of + work or creator' (e.g. 'an interpreter of Mozart', 'an interpreter of the lead role'). Does not refer to casual or everyday performances.

常見錯誤

❌She is a great interpreter of pop songs at karaoke.
✅She is a great interpreter of Schubert's lieder.
💡This sense is used for formal or artistic interpretation, not casual performance.