annotate; explain; comment on
Meanings
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to annotate; to provide explanatory notes; to interpret and comment on (a text)
formalCommonly used in academic and literary contexts, especially when discussing the annotation of classical Chinese texts or scholarly works. Often appears in formal writing or book titles.
This ancient text has been meticulously annotated by experts, so ordinary readers can now understand it.
He wrote detailed annotations for this poetry collection, explaining the historical background of each poem.
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The annotated edition is more suitable for beginners to read than the original version.
verb
to explain and interpret; to expound the meaning of
formalUsed when elaborating on abstract concepts, theories, or deep meanings in texts. Often found in scholarly articles or critical analyses.
This article provides an in-depth interpretation of Confucius's thoughts.
We need to provide an accurate interpretation of the provisions of this law.