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misimpression

UK/,misim'preʃən/US/,misim'preʃәn/
A2

Definitions

n.

A mistaken or misleading impression

错误的印象;误解

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
mis-wrongly, badly
+
im-not, opposite of
+
presspress, squeeze
+
-ionact, process, state
=misimpression

mis- (wrongly) + impression (im- 'into' + press = pressed into the mind). A wrong idea pressed into someone's mind.

Root press still carries 89 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    I want to correct any misimpression about our intentions.

  • 2.

    His remarks left a misimpression that was hard to undo.

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