impression
gb/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/ us/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
B1
Английски
~ 1900
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B1
entity
1
effect or feeling created
The way someone or something makes you feel or think when you first see or meet them.
Модел на употреба:
to make [an] impression on [someone]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'impression' with 'expression'. 'Impression' is about how something affects you, while 'expression' is about showing feelings or ideas.
Синоними
impact (Slightly stronger and broader; can refer to physical or abstract effects.)
|
effect (More general and neutral; can apply to any result or outcome.)
Антоними
indifference (Lack of reaction or feeling toward someone or something.)
Колокации
first impression
|make an impression
|lasting impression
|overall impression
Теми
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Her confident smile left a strong impression on the interview panel.
- I got the impression that he wasn’t very interested in the project.
- The city made a wonderful first impression on me.
Примери за учащи
- She made a good impression on her teacher.
- My first impression of the city was very positive.
- He gave me the impression that he was tired.
Съществително
B1
action
2
imitation of someone
When you copy how a person talks or acts, usually to be funny.
Модел на употреба:
to do [an] impression of [someone]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'impression' with 'expression' here; 'expression' is not about copying someone else.
Синоними
mimicry (A more formal term for imitation, not necessarily humorous.)
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impersonation (Often used for performances; can also imply deception.)
Антоними
authenticity (Being original rather than imitating others.)
Колокации
do an impression
|spot-on impression
|funny impression
Теми
entertainment
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- He does a great impression of the president.
- She entertained the crowd with her impressions of famous actors.
- His British accent impression was surprisingly accurate.
Примери за учащи
- She did an impression of her teacher.
- He can do a funny impression of my dad.
- I like his impression of the singer.
Съществително
B2
entity
3
mark made by pressure
A mark made when something presses on a surface.
Синоними
indentation (More technical; usually refers to a hollowed-in mark.)
|
mark (A very general term for any visible trace.)
Антоними
erasure (Removal of a mark from a surface.)
Колокации
leave an impression
|deep impression
|faint impression
Теми
objects
|daily life
|daily_life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The coin left an impression in the soft clay.
- There was an impression of her hand in the wet cement.
- The chair leg made a small impression on the carpet.
Примери за учащи
- The cup left an impression on the table.
- I saw an impression of a leaf in the mud.
- The shoe made an impression in the snow.
Граматика
Речникова форма
impression
IPA
GB/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
US/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
Срички и ударение
im - pres - sion (3 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pres)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: impression
- Plural: impression, impressions
Семейство думи
Forms
impressions
noun
Core family
Related words
impressively
adverb
impressionable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unimpressed
adjective
unimpressive
adjective
Advanced or less common
impressionism
noun C1
impressionist
noun B2
Изрази
first impression
1/fˈɚst ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
initial effect or feeling about someone/something
The first idea or feeling you have about someone or something.
Примери
- My first impression of him was very positive.
- First impressions are important in business.
under the impression
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
believing something is true (often wrongly)
To believe something is true, often when it is not.
Примери
- I was under the impression that the meeting was tomorrow.
- She was under the impression he would be there.
make an impression
1/mˈeɪk ən ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
cause someone to notice/remember you
To do something that makes people notice and remember you.
Примери
- She made an impression on her boss with her hard work.
- He made a good impression at the interview.
- He wants to make an impression during his job interview.
- Her bright dress made an impression on everyone at the party.