interpreter

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который переводит устную речь между носителями разных языков, или того, кто объясняет или представляет что-либо, например, художника или защитника. В вычислительной технике — программа, которая переводит и выполняет исходный код строка за строкой.

A noun referring to a person who translates spoken language between speakers of different languages, or someone who explains or represents something, such as an artist or advocate. In computing, it refers to a program that translates and executes source code line by line.

1. Oral translatorB1formal

   A person who translates spoken language from one language to another in real time, facilitating communication between speakers of different languages.

   Устный переводчик

   • The interpreter translated the president's speech from Spanish to English.
   • A professional interpreter was hired for the international conference.
   • She worked as a sign language interpreter at the hospital.

   Синонимыdragomanlinguisttranslator

2. Artistic performerB2formalart

   A person who expresses or brings to life a piece of art, music, drama, or literature for an audience.

   Исполнитель

   • The pianist was a brilliant interpreter of Chopin's works.
   • Great actors are skilled interpreters of the roles they play.
   • As a dancer, she was a unique interpreter of contemporary choreography.

   Синонимыartistexecutantexponentperformerplayer

3. Policy spokespersonC1formal

   A person who explains or advocates for another person's ideas, policies, or intentions.

   Интерпретатор

   • The press secretary acted as an interpreter of the government's policies.
   • He became the main interpreter of the CEO’s vision for the company.
   • Interpreters of the constitution often disagree on its meaning.

   Синонимыadvocateapologistexponentmouthpieceproponentspokesperson

4. Computer interpreterB2formalIT

   A computer program that reads and executes source code line by line, translating it into machine code in real time.

   Интерпретатор

   • Python uses an interpreter to run code, which makes debugging easier.
   • An interpreter translates each command instantly without creating an executable file.
   • Developers often use an interpreter for scripting languages like JavaScript.