To misunderstand the meaning of, to make a mistake about (a thing); to misunderstand or misinterpret. Cf. mistake, v. 3 4. Now rare (in later use…
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释义 | the mind > mental capacity > intelligibility > misinterpretation > misunderstand [phrase] (10) to take amissa1425 To misunderstand the meaning of, to make a mistake about (a thing); to misunderstand or misinterpret. Cf. mistake, v. 3 4. Now rare (in later use… to walk wide in words1529 to walk wide in words: to argue at cross purposes. Obsolete. rare. to have (also take, catch) the wrong pig by the ear (also tail)1536 to have (also take, catch) the wrong pig by the ear (also tail): to take an incorrect view; to arrive at the wrong conclusion, solution, etc.; to… to be out of the story1649 to be out of the story: to misunderstand the state of things. Obsolete. to be at cross-purposes1688 to be at cross-purposes: (of persons) to have plans intended for the same end, but which cross and interfere with each other; to act counter from… I beg your pardon1806 The excusing of a minor error or something causing, or presumed to have caused, offence; courteous forbearance or indulgence; acquittance of blame. to lose track of1894 Phrases. in one's tracks, on the spot where one is at the moment; instantly, immediately. on the right track, having the right idea; heading in the… to get (someone) wrong1927 to get (someone) wrong: to misunderstand a person's meaning or intentions, to misinterpret someone. slang (originally U.S.). to speak past ——1952 To talk at cross-purposes with; to speak incomprehensibly to. Cf. German vorbeireden. to lose the thread1956 That which connects the successive points in anything, esp. a narrative, train of thought, or the like; the sequence of events or ideas continuing… |
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