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单词 incorrect
释义
incorrect
(ɪnkərekt )
1. adjective B1+
Something that is incorrect is wrong and untrue.
He denied that his evidence about the phone call was incorrect.
People often have incorrect information about food.
Synonyms: false, wrong, mistaken, flawed  
incorrectly adverb [ADVERB with verb] B2
The magazine suggested incorrectly that he was planning to retire.
2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
Something that is incorrect is not the thing that is required or is most suitable in a particular situation.
...injuries caused by incorrect posture.
...incorrect diet.
Synonyms: inappropriate, wrong, unsuitable, unfit  
incorrectly adverb [ADVERB with verb]
He was told that the doors had been fitted incorrectly.
Collocations:
incorrect address
The 2009-10 tax statement for the property also was sent to plaintiff at the incorrect address listed on the deed.
Christianity Today
This notice was sent to the incorrect address listed on the deed.
Christianity Today
It was established that this was an incorrect address.
The Sun
Calls to 911 reportedly resulted in a unit from another station responding to an incorrect address.
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When the call was abruptly disconnected, she alerted police, but they found nothing because the reverse directory had an incorrect address.
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incorrect diagnosis
But some of those who are seen end up returning days later because of an incorrect diagnosis or a poor explanation of their condition.
Times, Sunday Times
But how can the law protect patients from an incorrect diagnosis or prognosis?
Times, Sunday Times
Preventative medical screening in school or college may lead to an incorrect diagnosis of scoliosis that triggers a series of unnecessary medical interventions on adolescents.
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This was an incorrect diagnosis; his brain was actually in overdrive, working too fast.
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Greyhounds demonstrate unusual blood chemistry, which can be misread by veterinarians not familiar with the breed; this can result in an incorrect diagnosis.
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incorrect interpretation
The responding party then communicates their (usually laudatory) acceptance of the incorrect interpretation of the proposal.
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The incorrect interpretation gave rise to two local legends.
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These member checks are not without fault, but serve to decrease the incidence of incorrect data and the incorrect interpretation of data.
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Based on an incorrect interpretation of the light echo the eruption generated, the distance of the star was first estimated to be 1,900 to 2,900 light years.
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incorrect number
The airline said it had seen other passengers turned away due to a slightly incorrect number.
Times, Sunday Times
Others have been fined for having incorrect number plates.
The Sun
In twisty stuff, you'll find it doesn't like to turn in much, but that doesn't matter because you're going supersonic in an upturned bathtub with the incorrect number of wheels.
The Sun
In fact, an incorrect number of stars had been a widespread problem for some time.
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One, more than one incorrect number can be placed in the numbers to choose from.
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incorrect prediction
Each correct prediction won $10,000 for the group kitty, while each incorrect prediction took $10,000 away.
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An incorrect prediction now caused their opposition to win the round.
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He was successful at the bank until 1986, when his department lost $100 million due to his incorrect prediction about where interest rates were headed.
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Each correct prediction earned $1,000 for the kitty, and each incorrect prediction took $1,000 away.
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A correct prediction allows the contestant to select their category, while an incorrect prediction allows their opponent to select the category from the selection of six.
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incorrect reading
A complementary piezo speaker acts with the leds to indicate the correct or incorrect reading of the users code.
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However, some instruments may provide incorrect readings as sensors (e.g., pitot tubes) can become blocked with ash.
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If a calibration standard becomes permanently scratched or damaged at any time it will require immediate recalibration or replacement as the glossmeter may give incorrect readings.
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incorrect response
A participant may not feel much pressure to conform when the first person gives an incorrect response.
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Specifically, they were told to unanimously give the correct response or unanimously give the incorrect response.
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Ten points are deducted for each incorrect response.
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These incorrect responses often matched the incorrect response of the majority group (i.e., confederates).
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An incorrect response locks that player out of the word in play.
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incorrect statement
The performance on court for the preceding 1hr 29min proved that to be the most incorrect statement of the tournament.
Times, Sunday Times
All five of them reported this incorrect statement at the top of the 6:00-7:00-hour.
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Worse, it continued to issue incorrect statements, based on the old rules, for many years afterwards.
Times, Sunday Times
Borrowers who received incorrect statements would be refunded all the interest they paid on the loans since the mistake was made.
Times, Sunday Times
I often let things go but when somebody makes a lot of wrong and incorrect statements letting it go will not benefit the public listening to fake information.
The Sun
simply incorrect
It's simply incorrect and downright offensive.
The Sun
Fake news - or news without malicious intent but simply incorrect - can wrong-foot markets.
Times, Sunday Times
He incorporates a number of myths and traditions which are simply incorrect.
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Translations:
Chinese: 不正确的
Japanese: 不正確な
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