Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #1846
impression
印象
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought
- 1.
The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.
压痕
- 2.
The overall effect of something, e.g., on a person.
整体效果
- 3.
A vague recalling of an event, a belief.
模糊的回忆或信念
- 4.
An impersonation, an imitation of the mannerisms of another person.
模仿他人的举止
- 5.
An outward appearance.
外观
- 6.
The first coat of colour, such as the priming in house-painting etc.
第一层涂料
- 7.
A print on paper from a wood block, metal plate, etc.
版画
- 8.
The vivid perception of something as it is experienced, in contrast to ideas or thoughts drawn from memory or the imagination.
生动的感知
- 9.
set of copies of a publication printed at one time having the same content, layout, pagination, etc.
同一批次印刷的出版物
外观，印象；印记，压痕；压痕；整体效果；模糊的回忆或信念
In use
My first impression of the new teacher was very positive.
The artist's work left a lasting impression on the audience.
She made a strong impression at the job interview.
make a/an [adj] impression on sb
adj 可以是 positive, strong, lasting 等形容词。
She made a good impression on the interviewers.
她给面试官留下了好印象。
have/get the impression that...
表示基于观察或直觉的模糊想法。
I got the impression that he was not interested.
我感觉他不感兴趣。
first impression of sb/sth
常用搭配，强调初次接触形成的印象。
Connections
Collocations
- first impression
- 第一印象
- Your first impression of a person is often lasting.你对一个人的第一印象通常很持久。
- make an impression
- 留下好印象
- She made a strong impression on her new colleagues.她给新同事留下了深刻的印象。
- leave an impression
- 留下印象
- His speech left a lasting impression on the audience.他的演讲给观众留下了持久的印象。
- under the impression
- 以为（有时指错误地）
- I was under the impression that the meeting was at 3 PM.我以为会议是下午三点。
- get the impression
- 得到印象，感觉
- I get the impression that he is not very happy with the decision.我感觉他对这个决定不太满意。
- dental impression
Learner notes
Memory Tip
Im（进入）+press（压）= 压入脑海的‘印象’
Context & Register
多用于表达对人或事物的看法或感受，语境中性，可出现在口语和书面语中，常见于评论、介绍、描述等场景。
Grammar Note
often used with 'make' or 'have'
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the ending '-sion' pronounced /ʃən/ and have the same stressed vowel /ɛ/ as in 'impression', making them exact rhymes.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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