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. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When the call was abruptly disconnected, she alerted police, but they found nothing because the reverse directory had an incorrect address. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 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. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This was an incorrect diagnosis; his brain was actually in overdrive, working too fast. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Greyhounds demonstrate unusual blood chemistry, which can be misread by veterinarians not familiar with the breed; this can result in an incorrect diagnosis. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The responding party then communicates their (usually laudatory) acceptance of the incorrect interpretation of the proposal. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The incorrect interpretation gave rise to two local legends. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These member checks are not without fault, but serve to decrease the incidence of incorrect data and the incorrect interpretation of data. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 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. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 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. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 One, more than one incorrect number can be placed in the numbers to choose from. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Each correct prediction won $10,000 for the group kitty, while each incorrect prediction took $10,000 away. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An incorrect prediction now caused their opposition to win the round. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 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. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Each correct prediction earned $1,000 for the kitty, and each incorrect prediction took $1,000 away. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 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. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A complementary piezo speaker acts with the leds to indicate the correct or incorrect reading of the users code. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, some instruments may provide incorrect readings as sensors (e.g., pitot tubes) can become blocked with ash. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 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. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A participant may not feel much pressure to conform when the first person gives an incorrect response. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Specifically, they were told to unanimously give the correct response or unanimously give the incorrect response. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Ten points are deducted for each incorrect response. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These incorrect responses often matched the incorrect response of the majority group (i.e., confederates). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An incorrect response locks that player out of the word in play. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 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. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 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 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. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 不正确的 Japanese: 不正確な |
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