com·men·ta·ry/`kɑmənˏtɛrɪ; ˈkɒməntəri/ n 1 [C,U] a description of an event that is broadcast on the television or radio, while the event is happening 〔电视、电台的〕实况报道: live commentary on the race 比赛的现场实况报道 2 [C,U] written explanations and opinions about a subject, book, or idea 〔书面的〕评论; 评语; 述评: political commentary 政治评论