impression
gb/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/ us/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
B1
Angličtina
~ 1900
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
1
effect or feeling created
The way someone or something makes you feel or think when you first see or meet them.
Vzorec užití:
to make [an] impression on [someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'impression' with 'expression'. 'Impression' is about how something affects you, while 'expression' is about showing feelings or ideas.
Synonyma
impact (Slightly stronger and broader; can refer to physical or abstract effects.)
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effect (More general and neutral; can apply to any result or outcome.)
Antonyma
indifference (Lack of reaction or feeling toward someone or something.)
Kolokace
first impression
|make an impression
|lasting impression
|overall impression
Témata
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Podstatné jméno
B1
action
2
imitation of someone
When you copy how a person talks or acts, usually to be funny.
Vzorec užití:
to do [an] impression of [someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'impression' with 'expression' here; 'expression' is not about copying someone else.
Synonyma
mimicry (A more formal term for imitation, not necessarily humorous.)
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impersonation (Often used for performances; can also imply deception.)
Antonyma
authenticity (Being original rather than imitating others.)
Kolokace
do an impression
|spot-on impression
|funny impression
Témata
entertainment
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- She did an impression of her teacher.
- He can do a funny impression of my dad.
- I like his impression of the singer.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
3
mark made by pressure
A mark made when something presses on a surface.
Synonyma
indentation (More technical; usually refers to a hollowed-in mark.)
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mark (A very general term for any visible trace.)
Antonyma
erasure (Removal of a mark from a surface.)
Kolokace
leave an impression
|deep impression
|faint impression
Témata
objects
|daily life
|daily_life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
impression
IPA
GB/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
US/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
im - pres - sion (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pres)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: impression
- Plural: impression, impressions
Příbuzná slova
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
Výrazy
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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.