World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries破译
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pò yì
"密码专家很快就破译了敌人的电报。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To convert text written in code into normal language or to interpret something that is difficult to understand or make out.
"The historians worked for years to decipher the ancient inscription on the stone tablet." - 2
To succeed in interpreting, reading, or understanding something obscure, vague, or illegible.
"I could barely decipher my doctor's handwriting on the prescription."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the 16th-century French word déchiffrer, combining the prefix dé- (meaning 'dis-' or 'undo') and chiffrer ('to compute' or 'to encode in cipher'), which ultimately traces back to Arabic sifr ('zero' or 'cipher'). The semantic evolution shifted from calculating figures to breaking secret codes and interpreting obscure texts.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Decipher"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Decipher" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
déchiffrer
Transliteration: day-shee-fray
"Il a essayé de déchiffrer le message secret."
entziffern
Transliteration: ent-tsif-fern
"Es war schwer, seine Handschrift zu entziffern."
decifrare
Transliteration: de-chi-fra-re
"Gli esperti sono riusciti a decifrare il codice antico."
descifrar
Transliteration: deh-seef-rar
"Ella logró descifrar el mensaje oculto en el libro."
decifrar
Transliteration: deh-see-frar
"O detetive tentou decifrar as pistas."
समझना
Transliteration: samajhna
"पुरातत्वविदों ने प्राचीन लिपि को समझने की कोशिश की।"
破译
Transliteration: pò yì
"密码专家很快就破译了敌人的电报。"
해독하다
Transliteration: haedok-hada
"우리는 고대 문자를 해독하는 데 성공했다."
解読する
Transliteration: kaidoku suru
"専門家がその暗号を解読した。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Chinese termsA belief, view, or judgment held by a person that runs counter to the prevailing or widely accepted societal consensus.
A manufactured product containing vitamins, intended to supplement one's diet and make up for nutritional deficiencies.
Revealing significant information, often without being intentional; striking or effective.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Decipher"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.