para·phrase /ˈpærəˌfrez/
 釋義,解述,改寫(vt.)改寫,解述(vi.)釋義


 Par·a·phrase n.  A restatement of a text, passage, or work, expressing the meaning of the original in another form, generally for the sake of its clearer and fuller exposition; a setting forth the signification of a text in other and ampler terms; a free translation or rendering; -- opposed to metaphrase.
    In paraphrase, or translation with latitude, the author's words are not so strictly followed as his sense.   --Dryden.
    Excellent paraphrases of the Psalms of David.   --I. Disraeli.
    His sermons a living paraphrase upon his practice.   --Sowth.
    The Targums are also called the Chaldaic or Aramaic Paraphrases.   --Shipley.


 Par·a·phrase, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Paraphrased p. pr. & vb. n. Paraphrasing ] To express, interpret, or translate with latitude; to give the meaning of a passage in other language.
    We are put to construe and paraphrase our own words.   --Bp. Stillingfleet.


 Par·a·phrase, v. i. To make a paraphrase.

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 paraphrase
      n : rewording for the purpose of clarification [syn: paraphrasis]
      v : express the same message in different words [syn: rephrase,
           reword]