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依据原文
yījù yuánwén
according to the original text
依据原文，这部电影改编自真实事件。
According to the original text, this movie is adapted from a real event.
formal
Based on or in accordance with the original text.
依据原文中的描述，我们可以确定作者的意图。
According to the description in the original text, we can determine the author's intention.
请依据原文回答问题，不要添加个人理解。
Please answer the question according to the original text without adding personal interpretation.
Commonly used in academic, legal, or analytical contexts to emphasize fidelity to the source material.
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Pro Tip
Avoid Over-Interpretation
When using '依据原文', ensure your interpretation or summary directly reflects the text's content. Avoid adding assumptions or personal opinions unless explicitly allowed.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
Distinguish between literal adherence to the text ('依据原文') and creative reinterpretation ('发挥'). The former is objective; the latter is subjective.
Word Origin
The phrase combines '依据' (yījù, meaning 'according to' or 'based on') and '原文' (yuánwén, meaning 'original text'). '依据' derives from classical Chinese, while '原文' is a compound word meaning the original wording or text.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in contexts requiring strict adherence to the source material, such as literary analysis, legal translation, or academic writing. It signals that the interpretation or action should be derived directly from the text without external influence.
Word Breakdown
依据
according to / based on
root原文
original text
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