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[C] a statement of what a word or expression means 词义;定义;释义 definition of : The definition of ‘family' has changed over the years. “家庭”的定义在过去几年已经发生了变化。
a clear/precise definition : We need a clear definition of the concept of human rights. 我们对人权这个概念需要一个明确的定义。
a legal definition : Do you know the legal definition of ‘larceny'? 你知道“盗窃”的法律定义吗?
broaden/widen a definition : Environmentalists are trying to broaden the definition of recycling. 环境保护主义者正想扩大回收利用的定义。
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