misconceive
UK/mɪskən 'siːv/US/.miskәn'si:v/
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Definitions
v.
To understand or interpret something wrongly.
误解，错误理解
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmis- (wrongly) + conceive (form an idea) = "to form a wrong idea" → misunderstand. The noun is misconception.
Root cap still carries 163 more wordsExample Sentences
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Critics misconceive the purpose of the new law.