through an interpreter
idiom
: by the method of being translated by an interpreter
He gave his statement to the police through an interpreter.
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Editor's note: Arias Sánchez spoke through an interpreter and in English.
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Obed Manuel, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
About a half dozen villagers can learn to make quilts through an interpreter provided by Fundamaya.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
During the hearing, Tin — through an interpreter — denied having smuggled as many turtles as the government claimed.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Alvarez-Godoy, through an interpreter, declined to speak in court.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Obed Manuel, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
About a half dozen villagers can learn to make quilts through an interpreter provided by Fundamaya.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
During the hearing, Tin — through an interpreter — denied having smuggled as many turtles as the government claimed.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Alvarez-Godoy, through an interpreter, declined to speak in court.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Through an interpreter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/through%20an%20interpreter. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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