translation (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /trænˈsleɪʃn/
Definition
The process of changing something written or spoken from one language into another.
Examples
The translation of the novel took two years.
She is working on a French to English translation.
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How to Use translation
- translation of (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates what is being translated. — "The translation of the ancient text was a complex task."
- translation into (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the target language. — "She is working on a translation into Spanish."
- translation from (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the source language. — "His research involves translation from Japanese."
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