misconception
UK/mɪskən'sepʃ(ə)n/US/.miskәn'sepʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
A view or belief that is mistaken or based on faulty understanding.
误解；错误观念
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmis- (wrongly) + conception (an idea formed) = "a wrongly formed idea" → a mistaken belief, especially a common one people share.
Root cap still carries 163 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.common misconception常见的误解
- 2.popular misconception普遍的误解
- 3.clear up a misconception澄清误解
Example Sentences
- 1.
It's a common misconception that bats are blind.
- 2.
This article aims to clear up some misconceptions.