interpret; interpreter (archaic)
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to interpret orally between mutually unintelligible languages (archaic)
archaicRefers specifically to oral interpretation in historical contexts. This term has been largely replaced by 翻译 (fānyì) or 口译 (kǒuyì) in modern Chinese.
Because the two parties spoke different languages, someone needed to interpret for them.
He interpreted very fluently, without any hesitation.
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In old Shanghai, interpreters often accompanied foreign merchants to and from various foreign firms.
He worked as an interpreter at the embassy for many years.
noun
interpreter; translator (archaic)
archaicHistorical term for a person who performs oral translation. In modern Chinese, use 翻译员 (fānyìyuán), 口译员 (kǒuyìyuán), or simply 翻译.
He was an interpreter who traveled with diplomatic missions year-round.
This elderly interpreter witnessed the dramatic changes of that era.
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The embassy is recruiting interpreters, requiring proficiency in English and French.