impression

noun

想法；看法 idea/opinion

1. 印象；感想
   an idea, a feeling or an opinion that you get about sb/sth, or that sb/sth gives you
   1. a general/an overall impression
      总的 / 整体印象
   2. to get a good/bad impression of sb/sth
      对某人 / 某事物的印象好 / 不好
   3. an initial/a lasting impression
      初次 / 持久的印象
   4. My first impression of him was favourable.
      他给我的第一印象不错。
   5. I did not get the impression that they were unhappy about the situation.
      我并不觉得他们不满于当时的状况。
   6. My impression is that there are still a lot of problems.
      依我看问题还是蛮多的。
   7. She gives the impression of being very busy.
      她给人的印象是特别忙。
   8. Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression (= that you are not friendly) .
      尽量微笑，不要让人误以为你很冷漠。

作用 effect

2. 影响；效果
   the effect that an experience or a person has on sb/sth
   1. a big impression
      大的影响
   2. His trip to India made a strong impression on him.
      他的印度之行对他的触动很大。
   3. You'll have to play better than that if you really want to make an impression (= to make people admire you) .
      你如果真的想给人留下好印象，就得表演得更好。
   4. My words made no impression on her.
      我的话丝毫没有对她起作用。

图画 drawing

3. 印象画
   a drawing showing what a person looks like or what a place or a building will look like in the future
   1. This is an artist's impression of the new stadium.
      这是一位艺术家对未来新运动场作的印象画。

滑稽模仿 amusing copy of sb

4. （对某人举止言谈的）滑稽模仿
   an amusing copy of the way a person acts or speaks
   1. He did his impression of Tom Hanks.
      他滑稽地模仿了汤姆∙汉克斯。

假象 false appearance

5. （虚假的）外观；假象
   an appearance that may be false
   1. Clever lighting creates an impression of space in a room.
      巧妙的照明会让人有屋子空间增大的感觉。

痕迹 mark

6. 压痕
   a mark that is left when an object is pressed hard into a surface

书籍 book

7. 重印本；印次
   all the copies of a book that are printed at one time, with few or no changes to the contents since the last time the book was printed

1. N-COUNT 印象;感想
   Your impression of a person or thing is what you think they are like, usually after having seen or heard them. Your impression of a situation is what you think is going on.
   1. What were your first impressions of college?...
      你对大学的第一印象是什么？
   2. My impression is that they are totally out of control...
      我的感觉是它们完全失去了控制。
   3. There was a general impression that tomorrow meant a fresh start.
      普遍的感觉是明天意味着一个新的开始。
2. N-SING (通常有悖事实的)感觉,假象
   If someone gives you a particular impression, they cause you to believe that something is the case, often when it is not.
   1. I don't want to give the impression that I'm running away from the charges...
      我不想给人一种我在逃避指控的感觉。
   2. He cleverly inserted mirrors above the window to create an impression of space.
      他巧妙地在窗子上面镶嵌了几面镜子，以营造一种空间感。
3. N-COUNT (通常指对名人的)滑稽模仿
   An impression is an amusing imitation of someone's behaviour or way of talking, usually someone well-known.
   1. He did impressions of Sean Connery and James Mason.
      他对肖恩·康纳利和詹姆斯·梅森进行了滑稽模仿。
4. N-COUNT 压痕;印痕;印记
   An impression of an object is a mark or outline that it has left after being pressed hard onto a surface.
   1. ...the world's oldest fossil impressions of plant life.
      世界上最古老的植物化石印痕
5. PHRASE 产生影响;起作用
   If someone or something makes an impression, they have a strong effect on people or a situation.
   1. He has told me his plans and he's made a good impression on me...
      他告诉了我他的计划,给我留下了一个好印象。
   2. The aid coming in has made no impression on the horrific death rates.
      逐渐到达的救援对可怕的死亡率并没有起到什么作用。
6. PHRASE (误)认为;(错)以为
   If you are under the impression that something is the case, you believe that it is the case, usually when it is not actually the case.
   1. He had apparently been under the impression that a military coup was in progress.
      他显然以为一场军事政变正在酝酿中。

1. From his general demeanour I didn't get the impression that he was being ironical.
   从他整体的行为来看，我不觉得他是在讲反话。
2. His ability to talk tough while eating fast made a favourable impression on his dining companions
   他能一面快速地吃饭，一面言辞强硬地说话，给同他一起就餐的人留下了很好的印象。
3. It made a very forceful impression on me
   它给我留下了深刻的印象。
4. Doctors can get the wrong impression from even an accurate description.
   即便很精确的病历也可能让医生产生错误的印象。
5. They gave me the impression that they were doing exactly what they wanted in life
   他们给我的印象是，他们正在做自己人生中想做的事情。
6. You have to be strong and confident and never give the slightest impression that you can't hack it
   你必须坚强自信，千万不要给人留下丝毫你应付不来的印象。
7. What were your first impressions of college?
   你对大学的第一印象是什么？
8. My impression is that they are totally out of control
   我的感觉是它们完全失去了控制。
9. There was a general impression that tomorrow meant a fresh start.
   普遍的感觉是明天意味着一个新的开始。
10. I don't want to give the impression that I'm running away from the charges
    我不想给人一种我在逃避指控的感觉。
11. He cleverly inserted mirrors above the window to create an impression of space.
    他巧妙地在窗子上面镶嵌了几面镜子，以营造一种空间感。
12. He did impressions of Sean Connery and James Mason.
    他对肖恩·康纳利和詹姆斯·梅森进行了滑稽模仿。
13. He has told me his plans and he's made a good impression on me
    他告诉了我他的计划，给我留下了一个好印象。
14. The aid coming in has made no impression on the horrific death rates.
    逐渐到达的救援对可怕的死亡率并没有起到什么作用。
15. He had apparently been under the impression that a military coup was in progress.
    他显然以为一场军事政变正在酝酿中。
16. My visit to India in 1986 left an indelible impression on me
    1986年的印度之行给我留下了难忘的印象。
17. She left a lasting impression on him.
    她给他留下了难以磨灭的印象。
18. She says the artist's impression is an excellent likeness of her abductor.
    她说这张模拟画像像极了绑架她的人。
19. He said some sections of the press had lost no opportunity to create the impression that she was guilty.
    他说新闻界有部分人不放过任何机会，力图制造她有罪的印象。
20. Gately, a quiet and very polite young man, made a favourable impression
    盖特利是一个言语不多、执礼甚恭的年轻人，他给人留下了很好的印象。
21. I got the impression she'd like a word with you, sir.
    我觉得她可能想和你谈一谈，先生。
22. We're glad if our music makes a strong impression, even if it's a negative one
    如果我们的音乐能给人留下深刻的印象，哪怕是负面的印象，我们都会很高兴。
23. She may give the impression that she wears the trousers but it's Tim who makes the final decisions.
    她让人觉得是她当家，但实际上是蒂姆说了算。
24. Although she had only met the old man once, he had made an indelible impression on her.
    虽然她和那老人只见过一面，可却在她心上留下了不可磨灭的深刻印象。
25. The journey leaves a favourable impression.
    这次旅行给他们留下了良好的印象。
26. This would create a bad impression.
    这样做影响不好。
27. Now that you remind me of this matter, I have a vague impression of it.
    这事经你一提醒，我脑子里才有点儿影子。
28. His speech made a strong impression on the audience.
    他的演说给听众留下了深刻的印象。
29. This will give people a false impression.
    这样会给人造成错觉。

  impression dent mark【导航词义：痕迹】

  impression n. 压痕，印记

〔辨析〕指按压某一柔软表面所留下的痕迹。

  dent n. 凹痕，凹坑

〔辨析〕指因碰撞而在某物表面造成的凹陷痕迹。

  mark n. 痕迹

〔辨析〕指割痕、孔洞或其他细小的损坏痕迹。

n.

(be) under the impression that…

• 以为…；（通常指）误认为…
  believing, usually wrongly, that sth is true or is happening
  1. I was under the impression that the work had already been completed.
     我还以为已经完工了呢。

noun

1. the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another
   1. he watched the impression of the seal on the hot wax

2. an impressionistic portrayal of a person
   1. he did a funny impression of a politician

3. (dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster
   1. the dentist took an impression for use in preparing an inlay

4. an outward appearance
   1. he made a good impression
   2. I wanted to create an impression of success
   3. she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting

   Synonym:    effect

5. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
   1. his impression of her was favorable
   2. what are your feelings about the crisis?
   3. it strengthened my belief in his sincerity
   4. I had a feeling that she was lying

   Synonym:    feelingbeliefnotionopinion

6. a clear and telling mental image
   1. he described his mental picture of his assailant
   2. he had no clear picture of himself or his world
   3. the events left a permanent impression in his mind

   Synonym:    mental picturepicture

7. all the copies of a work printed at one time
   1. they ran off an initial printing of 2000 copies

   Synonym:    printing

8. a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
   1. he put his stamp on the envelope

   Synonym:    stamp

9. a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
   1. he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud

   Synonym:    depressionimprint