| 单词 | mixed message |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmixed message mixed message n. a message which conveys contradictory or inconsistent information, often unintentionally; (in plural) messages which (apparently) contradict each other (cf. mixed signals n.). ΚΠ 1883 Funny Folks 24 Nov. 371/1 It [sc. the electro-automatic evangelist] commenced to pour forth in the tones of a steam hooter, which penetrated to every corner of the tent, its somewhat mixed message. 1896 S. A. Underwood Automatic or Spirit Writing vi. 115 Mr. U. had been speaking of the frequent mixed messages, contradictions and occasional falsehoods in the earlier phases of his writing. 1975 L. A. Cove & R. S. Lourie in S. Arieti Amer. Handbk. Psychiatry (ed. 2) V. 776 Their [sc. a child's natural parents] intermittent appearances and mixed messages are probably the most potent barriers to the children's being able to..resolve relationship conflicts. 2005 N.Y. Times (National ed.) 5 Oct. c12/1 Sales flagged and experts blamed the mixed message. < as lemmas |
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