英語

impress

gb/ˈɪmpɹɛs/ us/ˈɪmpɹɛs/
B1 英語
~ 2800
語義
0件の語義
動詞 B1 action
1

Make someone admire or respect

To make someone think you are very good, important, or skilled.

用法パターン: to impress [someone] with [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'impress' with 'influence'; 'impress' is about admiration, not changing someone's opinion or decision.
類義語
amaze (Stronger feeling of surprise and wonder than 'impress'.) | inspire (Focuses more on motivating someone rather than admiration alone.)
対義語
disappoint (Causing someone to feel let down instead of admiration.)
コロケーション
impress deeply |impress greatly |impress the audience |impress the teacher |impress with skills
テーマ
emotions |communication |social |relationships |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Her speech managed to impress even the most critical listeners.
  • He impressed the interviewer with his knowledge of the subject.
  • The team's performance impressed their coach.
  • I was impressed by her ability to stay calm under pressure.
学習者向け例文
  • She wants to impress her new friends.
  • His cooking will impress your parents.
  • The singer impressed the crowd.
  • I hope to impress my boss with my work.
動詞 B2 action
2

Press to leave a mark or design

To make a shape or mark in something by pressing it.

用法パターン: to impress [something] into/on [surface]
よくある間違い:
Some learners confuse this with 'print', which usually involves ink rather than physical indentation.
類義語
stamp (Often used for official marks or repetitive designs.)
対義語
erase (To remove a mark instead of making one.)
コロケーション
impress a seal |impress a pattern |impress into clay
テーマ
art |manufacturing |daily_life |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The craftsman impressed his initials into the leather.
  • A logo was impressed on the packaging.
  • She impressed the design onto the soft metal.
学習者向け例文
  • He impressed his name into the wood.
  • The coin was impressed on the medal.
  • She impressed flowers into the clay.
動詞 formal B2 action
3

Make an idea stick in the mind

To make someone remember something very well.

用法パターン: to impress [idea/fact] on/upon [someone]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'impress on' with 'impose on'; 'impress on' means to make someone remember something strongly.
類義語
instill (Implies gradual teaching or planting of an idea.)
対義語
forget (Failing to remember instead of firmly remembering.)
コロケーション
impress upon someone the importance |impress the need for action
テーマ
communication |education |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The teacher impressed upon the students the importance of honesty.
  • The experience impressed on him the value of preparation.
  • She impressed the dangers of smoking on her children.
学習者向け例文
  • My father impressed on me the need to work hard.
  • The coach impressed on us that practice is important.
  • The trip impressed on her how big the world is.
文法
辞書形
impress
IPA
GB/ˈɪmpɹɛs/
US/ˈɪmpɹɛs/
音節・強勢
im - press (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (im)
活用形
Verb
  • Base: impress
  • 3rd Person Singular: impresses
  • Present Participle: impressing
  • Past: impressed
関連語
Forms
impresses verb impressing verb impressed verb B1
Core family
impression noun B1 impressive adjective B1
Related words
impressively adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unimpressed adjective unimpressive adjective
Advanced or less common
impressionable adjective
表現

impress upon someone

1
/ˈɪmpɹɛs əpˈɑn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
phrasal verb formal

Make someone understand importance

To tell someone something so they will not forget it.

例文
  • The manager impressed upon his team the need for punctuality.
  • She impressed upon her children the value of kindness.

impress upon someone

2
/ˈɪmpɹɛs əpˈɑn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
phrasal verb formal

make someone understand strongly

To say something to someone in a serious way so that they will understand it well and remember it.

例文
  • The teacher tried to impress upon the children the importance of telling the truth.
  • Doctors continue to impress upon patients the need for regular exercise.
  • My parents always impressed upon me that education opens many doors.

leave a lasting impression

1
/lˈiv ə lˈæstɪŋ ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase

Cause lasting admiration or memory

To make someone remember you or something you did for a long time because it was very good or special.

例文
  • Her kindness left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
  • The concert left a lasting impression on me.
  • The movie left a lasting impression on me because of its powerful story.
  • Her kindness left a lasting impression on the community.

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.

例文
  • 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.

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