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literal interpretation

/ˈlɪtərəl ɪnˌtɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/

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phrase

/ˈlɪtərəl ɪnˌtɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/C1formal
  • ruПонимание слов или фраз точно так, как они определены, без переносного, метафорического или преувеличенного значения.

The act of understanding words or phrases exactly as they are defined, without figurative, metaphorical, or exaggerated meaning.

  1. Exact meaningB2formal

    Understanding words or text exactly as they are written, without metaphor or exaggeration.

    ruБуквальное толкование

    • A literal interpretation of the law would forbid any exceptions.
    • He took her comment as a literal interpretation of the facts.
    • The poem should not be read with a literal interpretation.