late 14c., "mark produced by pressure," also "image produced in the mind or emotions," from Old French impression "print, stamp; a pressing on the mind," from Latin impressionem (nominative impressio) "onset, attack," figuratively "perception," literally "a pressing into," from imprimere (see impress). Meaning "act or process of indenting" is early 15c.; that of "printing of a number of copies" is from 1570s. Meaning "belief, vague notion" (as in under the impression) is from 1610s.
雙語例句
1. My visit to India in 1986 left an indelible impression on me.
1986年的印度之行給我留下了難忘的印象。
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2. The choice was meant to create an impression of party unity.
這個選擇意在給人一種黨內團結的印象。
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3. There was a general impression that tomorrow meant a fresh start.
普遍的感覺是明天意味著一個新的開始。
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4. Doctors can get the wrong impression from even an accurate description.
即便很精確的病歷也可能讓醫生產生錯誤的印象。
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5. I got the impression she'd like a word with you, sir.