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mislead

UK //ˌmɪsˈliːd//US //ˌmɪsˈliːd//

词源

源自中古英语 misleden,由 mis-(错误地)与 lead(引导)组成,字面意为“错误引导”。

verb

❶ 误导或欺骗某人,使其相信不真实的事情。通常指故意或无意中让人产生错误的理解或判断。

“The advertisement misled consumers about the product's benefits.”

(这则广告误导了消费者对该产品功效的理解。)

“He was misled by false promises into signing the contract.”

(他被虚假承诺误导而签下了合同。)

同义词:deceive, trick, misinform

常见短语

mislead someone into doing something — 通过欺骗或错误信息诱导某人做某事,通常带有负面意图或结果。

“She misled him into investing in a failing company.”

(她误导他投资了一家濒临倒闭的公司。)