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口译
kǒuyì
Description
口译是指把一种语言用嘴说出来，翻译成另一种语言。
"口译" means translating one language into another by speaking.
开会的时候，常常需要人做口译。
During meetings, interpreters are often needed for "口译".
Meanings
口译kǒuyì
oral interpretation between languages
她在会议上做英语口译。
She did English interpretation at the meeting.
口译kǒuyì
to interpret orally
他帮我们口译了这段话。
He interpreted this passage for us.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
口 (mouth/oral) + 译 (translate), i.e. oral translation.
- Nuance
口译 is spoken interpreting; 笔译 is written translation.
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