| 释义 |
in·ter·po·late
\ə̇nˈtərpəˌlāt, -tə̄p-, -təip-, usu -ād.+V\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin interpolatus, past participle of interpolare to give a new appearance to, alter, interpolate, from inter- + -polare (from polire to polish, furbish) — more at polish
transitive verb
1.
a. : to alter or corrupt (as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter; especially : to change by inserting matter that is new or foreign to the purpose of the author
< was both interpolated and misunderstood — Modern Language Notes >
b. : to insert (words) into a text
< interpolated editorial comment >
: put in (a remark) in a conversation
2. : to insert between other things or parts : intercalate
< letter which I here interpolate as a good example of his style — Osbert Sitwell >
< interpolate a layer of insulating material between ceiling and floor >
3. : to estimate values of (a function) between two known values
intransitive verb
: to make insertions — compare extrapolate |