CEFR C1

paraphrase

Translation

言い換える / 別の表現で述べる / 要旨を保って書き換える

Meaning

To paraphrase is to express the same idea in different words, usually to make it clearer or fit your own writing. A paraphrase still needs credit if the idea came from a source.

Examples

  • この文をもっと簡単な英語で言い換えてください。
    Please paraphrase this sentence in simpler English.
  • 彼女は研究者の主張を引用せずに言い換えました。
    She paraphrased the researcher's argument instead of quoting it.