definition

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A definition is a statement giving the meaning of a word or expression, especially in a dictionary. 定义
There is no general agreement on a standard definition of intelligence. 对智力的标准定义意见不统一。
2. PHRASE If you say that something has a particular quality by definition, you mean that it has this quality simply because of what it is. 按照释义
3. N-UNCOUNT Definition is the quality of being clear and distinct. 清晰度
The first speakers at the conference criticized Prof. Johnson's new programme for lack of definition. 会上的首批发言者批评约翰逊教授的新项目没有清晰度。

In this book , definitions are printed in roman .
The definition of 'antique ' varies between "100 years old " and "made before the turn of the century ".
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They couldn't agree on a universally acceptable definition of 'Marxism '.
Each country has its own definition of the terms 'asylum seeker ' and 'refugee '.