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源自拉丁语 'mis-'(错误) + 'representare'(表现),16世纪进入英语,原指戏剧中的错误表演,后引申为虚假陈述。
❶ 指故意或无意地提供不准确或误导性的信息,导致他人对事实产生错误理解的行为或陈述。
“The advertisement was accused of misrepresentation by exaggerating the product's benefits.”
(该广告因夸大产品功效被指控存在虚假陈述。)
“His resume contained a clear misrepresentation of his work experience.”
(他的简历明显歪曲了实际工作经历。)
fraudulent misrepresentation — 法律术语,指为诱导他人签订合同而故意作出的虚假陈述,需承担法律责任。
“The court ruled the seller liable for fraudulent misrepresentation about the car's accident history.”
(法院裁定卖家对车辆事故历史的欺诈性虚假陈述负责。)