Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #15130
preconception
先入之见；成见；偏见
核心释义
A preconceived opinion or bias formed before full evidence is available, often leading to prejudice.
- 1.
在获得充分证据之前形成的看法,尤指因偏见或成见所致。
An opinion formed before obtaining adequate evidence, especially as the result of bias or prejudice.
- 2.
妨碍理性考虑问题的偏见。
A prejudice that prevents rational consideration of an issue.
在获得充分证据之前形成的看法,尤指因偏见或成见所致。；妨碍理性考虑问题的偏见。；事先钩成的看法；成见；[法] 先入之见；成见
用法In use
Her preconception about the job was that it would be boring, but she was pleasantly surprised.
用法提示：名词，表示事先形成的固定看法（常为负面），在句中作主语。
Traveling to a new country can help you challenge your preconceptions about its culture.
用法提示：名词复数形式，表示多种先入为主的看法，在句中作宾语。
The teacher encouraged students to set aside their preconceptions and approach the topic with an open mind.
用法提示：名词，表示需要被抛弃的偏见，在句中作宾语。
have a preconception about/of sth
表示对某事持有先入为主的看法。
Many people have a preconception about online learning being less effective.
许多人对在线学习事先抱有偏见，认为它效果较差。
preconception that + clause
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- have a preconception about
- 对……持先入之见
- Many people have preconceptions about working from home.很多人在家办公有先入之见。
- challenge preconceptions
- 挑战成见
- The documentary challenges preconceptions about poverty.这部纪录片挑战了关于贫困的成见。
- without preconceptions
- 不带先入之见
- Good scientists approach data without preconceptions.优秀的科学家不带先入之见地对待数据。
- based on preconceptions
- 基于成见
- His judgment was based on preconceptions rather than facts.他的判断基于成见而非事实。
- confirm preconceptions
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
pre-（事先）+ conception（看法）→ 事先形成的看法，即先入之见。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：academic writing、everyday conversation preconception 多用于学术或书面讨论，日常口语中也会出现，但比较常见于正式语境；在口语里可用 assumption 或 idea 替代，显得更自然。
语法说明Grammar Note
常与介词 about 或 of 连用
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
These six words share the final stressed syllable /ˈsɛpʃən/ and rhyme with preconception. Note that spelling lookalikes such as preconceive (/ˌpriːkənˈsiːv/) and precaution (/prɪˈkɔːʃən/) are pronounced differently.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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