| 单词 | rendition |
| 释义 | rendition (once / 5155 pages) 1n 2n 3n A rendition is an interpretation, performance, or translation. Whitney Houston's rendition of the Star Spangled Banner is still used at games today; Roseanne Barr's is not. This word comes from the Old French rendre, which means “to deliver, yield.” So if you want to put your spin on a song or poem or your favorite movie monologue, go ahead and deliver your rendition of it. But know that in modern times this word has also been used as a noun, describing the secret capture and interrogation of a terror suspect in a foreign country that has less strict human rights laws. WORD FAMILYrendition: renditions+/render: rendered, rendering, renders, rendition/rendering: renderings USAGE EXAMPLESFriends fondly recalled him as an expert orchestrator of parties who sometimes entertained guests with his renditions of Scott Joplin rags and Cole Porter standards. New York Times(Dec 27, 2016) His fastidious, historically sensitive renditions of Bach’s unaccompanied suites were widely acclaimed. New York Times(Dec 26, 2016) He opened the show with this exuberant rendition of “Freedom! ’ New York Times(Dec 25, 2016) 1 n a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc. 2they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert Syn|Hyper rendering performance, public presentation a dramatic or musical entertainment 1n the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving Syn|Hypo|Hyper interpretation, rendering reinterpretation a new or different interpretation spina distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion) performance the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment 2n an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious 3often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning Syn|Hypo|Hyper interpretation, interpreting, rendering broad interpretation, judicial activism an interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court) explanation thought that makes something comprehensible n handing over prisoners to countries where torture is allowed Hyper persecution the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion) |
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