impression
gb/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/ us/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 1900
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
1
effect or feeling created
The way someone or something makes you feel or think when you first see or meet them.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to make [an] impression on [someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'impression' with 'expression'. 'Impression' is about how something affects you, while 'expression' is about showing feelings or ideas.
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
indifference (Lack of reaction or feeling toward someone or something.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
first impression
|make an impression
|lasting impression
|overall impression
Θέματα
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
action
2
imitation of someone
When you copy how a person talks or acts, usually to be funny.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to do [an] impression of [someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'impression' with 'expression' here; 'expression' is not about copying someone else.
Συνώνυμα
mimicry (A more formal term for imitation, not necessarily humorous.)
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impersonation (Often used for performances; can also imply deception.)
Αντώνυμα
authenticity (Being original rather than imitating others.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
do an impression
|spot-on impression
|funny impression
Θέματα
entertainment
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She did an impression of her teacher.
- He can do a funny impression of my dad.
- I like his impression of the singer.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
3
mark made by pressure
A mark made when something presses on a surface.
Συνώνυμα
indentation (More technical; usually refers to a hollowed-in mark.)
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mark (A very general term for any visible trace.)
Αντώνυμα
erasure (Removal of a mark from a surface.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
leave an impression
|deep impression
|faint impression
Θέματα
objects
|daily life
|daily_life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
impression
IPA
GB/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
US/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
im - pres - sion (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pres)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: impression
- Plural: impression, impressions
Οικογένεια λέξεων
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
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.