definition

柯林斯詞典

1. N-COUNT A definition is a statement giving the meaning of a word or expression, especially in a dictionary. 定義
There is no general agreement on a standard definition of intelligence. 對(duì)智力的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)定義意見不統(tǒng)一。
2. PHRASE If you say that something has a particular quality by definition, you mean that it has this quality simply because of what it is. 按照釋義
3. N-UNCOUNT Definition is the quality of being clear and distinct. 清晰度
The first speakers at the conference criticized Prof. Johnson's new programme for lack of definition. 會(huì)上的首批發(fā)言者批評(píng)約翰遜教授的新項(xiàng)目沒有清晰度。

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 ".
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They couldn't agree on a universally acceptable definition of 'Marxism '.
Each country has its own definition of the terms 'asylum seeker ' and 'refugee '.