rendition

noun

1. the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance

e.g. her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving

Synonym: renderinginterpretation

2. handing over prisoners to countries where torture is allowed

3. an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

e.g. the edict was subject to many interpretations
he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables
often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning

Synonym: interpretationinterpretingrendering

4. a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

e.g. they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert

Synonym: rendering

1. (剧本、诗歌或音乐作品的)演出，表演，演绎
A rendition of a play, poem, or piece of music is a performance of it.

e.g. The musicians burst into a rousing rendition of 'Paddy Casey's Reel'.
这些音乐家激情演绎了《帕迪·凯西的里尔舞曲》。