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translate

/trænsˈleɪt/
English Definition
v. change to another language
中文释义
翻译
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

Critics called the idea impractical, but her work on the compiler—a program that translates human-readable code into machine instructions—became foundational to modern software.

From a Central Ideas and Details question · Information and Ideas

Novelist Teodoro Vasquez argues that translated literature inevitably loses something essential, since the translator's own voice and interpretive choices are woven into every line.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

A researcher measured the number of newly certified translators and the number of translated documents processed by an agency over four quarters:

From a Command of Evidence: Quantitative question · Information and Ideas

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trans(convert)+late(carry)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “translate”?

  1. A To recognize or point out a difference
  2. B Reach, achieve
  3. C Change to another language
  4. D To hide; keep secret.
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C — Change to another language. “translate” means change to another language.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “change to another language”?

  1. A conceal
  2. B attain
  3. C translate
  4. D distinguish
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C — translate. “translate” means change to another language.

Common questions about “translate”

What does “translate” mean?

translate — change to another language. In Chinese: 翻译.

How do you pronounce “translate”?

translate is pronounced /trænsˈleɪt/.

How is “translate” used in a sentence?

Critics called the idea impractical, but her work on the compiler—a program that translates human-readable code into machine instructions—became foundational to modern software.

Is “translate” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. translate is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “translate”?

trans(convert)+late(carry)

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