translate

[US]/træns'leɪt/
[UK]/træns'let/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. to express in another language; to explain; to convert.

Phrases & Collocations

translate into

Example Sentences

translate word for word

translate French into English

translate an ideal into reality

be translated to the countryside

be translated into heaven

translate ideas into reality.

It's often difficult to translate poems.

translated the Greek passage literally.

translate sth. into action

translate sb.'s silence as a protest

This novel translates well.

He translated the passage literally.

A guide translated for the tourists.

Can you translate this article for me?

We should translate this sentence in passive voice.

she translated the novel as faithfully as possible.

the book was translated into twenty-five languages.

Real-world Examples

All of his works have been translated into English.

Source: 100 Most Popular Conversational Topics for Foreigners

So what do you mean, you translated for them?

Source: American English dialogue

So these results might not translate to, say, Beijing.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Compilation April 2015

His fairy tales have been translated into over 150 languages.

Source: World Holidays

Do me a favor, huh? Would you translate for me?

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So we had a conversation about translating and to stop translating.

Source: Tips for IELTS Speaking.

Obviously, the desire to bring about diversity has not translated into corporate reality.

Source: Past English CET-4 Listening Test Questions (with translations)

And that means she's not translating.

Source: Tips for IELTS Speaking.

After all, immortality doesn't automatically translate to invincibility, it just means you cannot die.

Source: The Science of Superheroes

But it was unclear whether increased sales would translate into increased consumption.

Source: New York Times

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