impression
Definitions
An idea or feeling about someone or something, formed without conscious thought
印象，感想
A mark left on a surface by pressing
压痕，印记
An amusing imitation of someone's voice or manner
（模仿他人的）滑稽模仿
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedimpress (press in) + -ion (result) = 'what gets pressed in.' A seal pressed into wax leaves a physical impression; a person or event pressed into your mind leaves a mental impression — the idea or feeling that stays after the cause is gone.
Root press still carries 89 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.first impression第一印象
- 2.lasting impression持久的印象
- 3.make an impression留下印象
- 4.under the impression that误以为，以为
Example Sentences
- 1.
She made a great first impression at the interview.
- 2.
His kindness left a lasting impression on me.
- 3.
I was under the impression that the meeting was cancelled.
- 4.
The tyre left a clear impression in the soft mud.
Easily Confused
be under the impression that — note this fixed phrase means 'mistakenly believe': I was under the impression you'd left. It signals the belief turned out wrong, unlike a neutral 'I think.'