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Definition of metaphrase in English: metaphrasenoun ˈmɛtəfreɪzˈmɛdəˌfreɪz A literal, word-for-word translation, as opposed to a paraphrase. 直译，逐字翻译（有别于paraphrase） Example sentencesExamples - I then decided to translate the whole of Gambara's poem, from hendecasyllabic line to line as closely as clear English allows - that is I began with Dryden's method of metaphrase.
- John Dryden prescribed paraphrase, but later advocated a point between paraphrase and metaphrase.
- In this workshop it will be suggested that both specific and circumstantial evidence point to a particular time when these translations, or metaphrases, were made and why.
- The contents of the second included copies of three of the Countess's psalm metaphrases, and, in all probability, a copy of her translation of Petrarch's Trionfo della Morte.
- Lloyd-Jones's metaphrases are valuable for understanding the Greek, while Fitts and Fitzgerald are not, but if one's purpose in translating Sophocles is to represent poetry as poetry with poetry, not Fagles, not Grene, and I imagine not Lloyd-Jones can be described as ‘excellent.’
Synonyms rendering, rendition, gloss, conversion, construing, transcription, transliteration
verb ˈmɛtəfreɪzˈmɛdəˌfreɪz [with object]Alter the phrasing or language of. 改变…的措辞（或语言） the sentence may be metaphrased into ‘what does homo sapiens wish to say by right?’ Example sentencesExamples - In simple terms, Ninjutsu and Kendo can be metaphrased as strategic fighting and use of brute force.
- If it's metaphrased into English, it would mean ‘I would have had to do that earlier.’
- This is one reason why I teach metaphrasing from the very beginning when it is dirt easy.
- There is much to be learned before one becomes a poet: revision, metaphrasing, word-weaving, compression.
- We work on dividing the text up into brief, meaningful chunks and metaphrasing the chunks as a unit.
Derivativesadjective mɛtəˈfrastɪk By this maneuver, the mind is protected from clutter-mind and body, separated out, are actually coerced into a negatively metaphrastic liaison. Example sentencesExamples - Maria has prepared literal (metaphrastic) versions of many Hungarian poets over the years.
- To offer a definitive solution at this point would be unwise as long as the metaphrastic Life of Symeon has not been critically edited.
- But for assessing the cult of saints in Byzantium the tenth-century ‘Metaphrastic’ (rewritten) collection of saints' lives dominate the manuscript record.
- Very meager information about his life is preserved in a metaphrastic work: ‘The Martyrdom of Basil of Ancyra’.
OriginEarly 17th century (denoting a metrical translation): from Greek metaphrazein, literally 'word differently'. Definition of metaphrase in US English: metaphrasenounˈmɛdəˌfreɪzˈmedəˌfrāz A literal, word-for-word translation, as opposed to a paraphrase. 直译，逐字翻译（有别于paraphrase） Example sentencesExamples - The contents of the second included copies of three of the Countess's psalm metaphrases, and, in all probability, a copy of her translation of Petrarch's Trionfo della Morte.
- In this workshop it will be suggested that both specific and circumstantial evidence point to a particular time when these translations, or metaphrases, were made and why.
- Lloyd-Jones's metaphrases are valuable for understanding the Greek, while Fitts and Fitzgerald are not, but if one's purpose in translating Sophocles is to represent poetry as poetry with poetry, not Fagles, not Grene, and I imagine not Lloyd-Jones can be described as ‘excellent.’
- I then decided to translate the whole of Gambara's poem, from hendecasyllabic line to line as closely as clear English allows - that is I began with Dryden's method of metaphrase.
- John Dryden prescribed paraphrase, but later advocated a point between paraphrase and metaphrase.
Synonyms rendering, rendition, gloss, conversion, construing, transcription, transliteration
verbˈmɛdəˌfreɪzˈmedəˌfrāz [with object]Alter the phrasing or language of. 改变…的措辞（或语言） the sentence may be metaphrased into “what does homo sapiens wish to say by right?” Example sentencesExamples - There is much to be learned before one becomes a poet: revision, metaphrasing, word-weaving, compression.
- We work on dividing the text up into brief, meaningful chunks and metaphrasing the chunks as a unit.
- If it's metaphrased into English, it would mean ‘I would have had to do that earlier.’
- In simple terms, Ninjutsu and Kendo can be metaphrased as strategic fighting and use of brute force.
- This is one reason why I teach metaphrasing from the very beginning when it is dirt easy.
OriginEarly 17th century (denoting a metrical translation): from Greek metaphrazein, literally ‘word differently’. |