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misapprehension

UK //ˌmɪs.æp.rɪˈhen.ʃən//US //ˌmɪs.æp.rɪˈhen.ʃən//

词源

源自16世纪的法语 'mesapprehension',由 'mis-'(错误)和 'apprehension'(理解)组成,字面意思是错误的理解。

noun

❶ 误解或错误的理解,指对某件事或某个情况产生了不正确的认知或判断。

“There seems to be a misapprehension about the meeting time.”

(似乎大家对会议时间有误解。)

“She acted under the misapprehension that the project was due next month.”

(她误以为项目下个月才截止,所以行动迟缓。)

同义词:misunderstanding, misinterpretation, mistake

常见短语

under the misapprehension — 由于错误的理解或认知而采取行动,通常指在不知情或误解的情况下做某事。

“He was under the misapprehension that the event was free.”

(他误以为这个活动是免费的。)