misperceive
UK/mɪspə'siːv/US/.mispә'si:v/
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To perceive or interpret something incorrectly
误解，看错
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmis- (wrongly) + perceive (take in) = "to take in wrongly." Transparent: the verb behind misperception.
Root cap still carries 163 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.misperceive sb's intentions误解某人的意图
- 2.tend to misperceive倾向于误读
Example Sentences
- 1.
People often misperceive risk when emotions run high.
- 2.
He misperceived her silence as agreement.