| 单词 | misplaced |
| 释义 | misplaced (mɪspleɪst ) adjective If you describe a feeling or action as misplaced, you are critical of it because you think it is inappropriate, or directed towards the wrong thing or person. [disapproval] Lenders rely on the misplaced loyalty of existing borrowers to make their profit. I think your concern is misplaced. Ackroyd is no threat to anyone. Collocations: misplaced faith Misplaced faith in the housing market and the whole idea of the permanence of shelter. Times, Sunday Times It was misplaced faith in future economic growth that drove up its value. Times, Sunday Times Misplaced faith that trends will carry on. Times, Sunday Times But their misplaced faith arose from assurances that were given even as the banks headed for the ditch. Times, Sunday Times Economists, with certain exceptions, he explains, are incredibly limited people with an exalted notion of their abilities and a misplaced faith in their discipline. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 不适当的感情或行动 Japanese: 的外れな |
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