i.e._Meaning
# Latin Expression: i.e.
2021-09-11
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# id est (i.e.)
that is (literally “it is”)
“That is (to say)” in the sense of “that means” and “which means”, or “in other words”, “namely”, or sometimes “in this case”, depending on the context.
used especially in writing before a piece of information that makes the meaning of something clearer or shows its true meaning 也就是，即
- The hotel is closed during low season, i.e. from October to March. 这家旅馆在淡季，即从10月到3月，关门停业。
- The price must be more realistic, i.e. lower. 价格必须更切合实际些，也就是说要更低些。
# More info
- It is OK to use i.e. or e.g. in formal essays.1
- List_of_Latin_abbreviations_on_Wikipedia