英语词汇“amiss”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Adverb I hope that my suggestion that you might be more comfortable in a larger chair was not taken amiss. the reenactment of the Wright Brothers' first flight went amiss when the wind died on the makeshift runway and the plane stopped short in a mud puddle Adjective Some of his assumptions are amiss. The doctor's examination showed that nothing was amiss.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

The whole incident -- from realizing something was going amiss to hitting the water -- only lasted one or two minutes.

Leah Asmelash, CNN, 21 Aug. 2019 This connectivity can provide a sense of brain organization, and there's a growing body of evidence that this organization goes amiss in those with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders.

Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 12 Apr. 2018

Adjective

Something is amiss with the Broberg family's neighbor in the chilling new trailer for A Friend of the Family.

Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 To many Americans, Wall Street’s rapid recovery — even as 28 million Americans remain jobless — is a sign of something profoundly amiss in the economic system.

Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2020 Additionally, something is amiss in Digital Eclipse's netcode in terms of audio handling.

Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 29 Aug. 2022 Since the election, Trump supporters have recounted ballots and analyzed vote-counting machines in an attempt to prove something was amiss.

Jonathan J. Cooper, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2022 Believing something was amiss, the officers sent them back to Houston on separate flights.

Abigail Pesta, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2022 Since the election, Trump supporters have recounted ballots and analyzed vote-counting machines in an attempt to prove something was amiss.

Jonathan J. Cooper, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2022 Since the election, Trump supporters have recounted ballots and analyzed vote-counting machines in an attempt to prove something was amiss.

Jonathan J. Cooper, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2022 With no suspicion that things were amiss, the staff mingled details from Thomas Castleberry’s arrest record with Joshua Spriestersbach’s existing patient files, considering them both to be the same person.

New York Times, 26 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Middle English amis, from a- a- entry 1 + mis miss entry 2

Note: Compare Old Icelandic á mis "passing one another without meeting."

Adjective

Middle English amis, derivative of amis amiss entry 1

First Known Use

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

单词	amiss
释义	amiss 1 of 2 adverb ə-ˈmis 1 a : in a mistaken way : wrongly If you think he is guilty, you judge amiss. b : astray Something had gone amiss. 2 : in a faulty way : imperfectly practiced more so as not to play the piece amiss amiss 2 of 2 adjective 1 : not being in accordance with right order 2 : faulty, imperfect There's nothing/something amiss with the engine. 3 : out of place in given circumstances —usually used with a negative A few remarks may not be amiss here. Synonyms Adverb erroneously faultily improperly inaccurately inappropriately inaptly incorrectly mistakenly unsuitably wrongly Adjective bad defective faulty flawed imperfect See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adverb I hope that my suggestion that you might be more comfortable in a larger chair was not taken amiss. the reenactment of the Wright Brothers' first flight went amiss when the wind died on the makeshift runway and the plane stopped short in a mud puddle Adjective Some of his assumptions are amiss. The doctor's examination showed that nothing was amiss. Recent Examples on the Web Adverb The whole incident -- from realizing something was going amiss to hitting the water -- only lasted one or two minutes. Leah Asmelash, CNN, 21 Aug. 2019 This connectivity can provide a sense of brain organization, and there's a growing body of evidence that this organization goes amiss in those with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 12 Apr. 2018 Adjective Something is amiss with the Broberg family's neighbor in the chilling new trailer for A Friend of the Family. Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 To many Americans, Wall Street’s rapid recovery — even as 28 million Americans remain jobless — is a sign of something profoundly amiss in the economic system. Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2020 Additionally, something is amiss in Digital Eclipse's netcode in terms of audio handling. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 29 Aug. 2022 Since the election, Trump supporters have recounted ballots and analyzed vote-counting machines in an attempt to prove something was amiss. Jonathan J. Cooper, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2022 Believing something was amiss, the officers sent them back to Houston on separate flights. Abigail Pesta, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2022 Since the election, Trump supporters have recounted ballots and analyzed vote-counting machines in an attempt to prove something was amiss. Jonathan J. Cooper, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2022 Since the election, Trump supporters have recounted ballots and analyzed vote-counting machines in an attempt to prove something was amiss. Jonathan J. Cooper, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2022 With no suspicion that things were amiss, the staff mingled details from Thomas Castleberry’s arrest record with Joshua Spriestersbach’s existing patient files, considering them both to be the same person. New York Times, 26 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adverb Middle English amis, from a- a- entry 1 + mis miss entry 2 Note: Compare Old Icelandic á mis "passing one another without meeting." Adjective Middle English amis, derivative of amis amiss entry 1 First Known Use Adverb 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing amiss not come/go amiss not come/go amiss Kids Definition amiss 1 of 2 adverb ə-ˈmis : in the wrong way Don't take his criticism amiss. amiss 2 of 2 adjective : not right : wrong I feel certain something is amiss. amiss 1 of 2 adjective 1 as in defective having a fault that engine noise indicates that something is clearly amiss Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance defective bad imperfect broken flawed faulty damaged incomplete inadequate insufficient hurt spoiled marred deficient harmed impaired injured on the blink vitiated fallible wanting disfigured crippled blemished defaced Antonyms & Near Antonyms perfect complete whole faultless intact impeccable entire flawless unimpaired undamaged unblemished unspoiled See More 2 as in wrong not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation official recognition would not be amiss after that spectacular effort Synonyms & Similar Words wrong incorrect inappropriate improper unsuitable unhappy unfortunate unfit irrelevant unseemly untoward incongruous unbecoming indecorous infelicitous perverse bad inapt unacceptable unapt inept inapposite inconsistent out of place graceless malapropos naughty extraneous awkward out of the way forbidden immaterial unseasonable inopportune untimely censurable sinful mismatched irrelative uncongenial blamable incompatible inapplicable unsatisfactory blameworthy gauche prohibited disallowed proscribed barred interdicted banned outlawed ungraceful misbecoming Antonyms & Near Antonyms appropriate correct right proper fitting suitable relative relevant meet happy seemly felicitous apt becoming befitting opportune fortunate decorous fit timely germane applicable apposite genteel pointed seasonable congenial permitted satisfactory harmonious fine okay material adequate apropos compatible pat acceptable kosher authorized tolerable allowed endorsed sanctioned exemplary commendable promoted approved licensed encouraged creditable decent all right passable respectable indorsed irreproachable supported blameless congruous balanced harmonious OK consonant abetted companionate See More amiss 2 of 2 adverb 1 as in incorrectly in a mistaken or inappropriate way I hope that my suggestion that you might be more comfortable in a larger chair was not taken amiss Synonyms & Similar Words incorrectly mistakenly erroneously wrongly inappropriately inaccurately improperly faultily unsuitably inaptly imperfectly irrelevantly inadequately insufficiently extraneously misguidedly unsatisfactorily unwisely pointlessly meaninglessly senselessly fallibly undesirably foolishly Antonyms & Near Antonyms properly right well correctly rightly appropriately fittingly suitably perfectly infallibly meaningfully sensibly aptly satisfactorily pertinently sufficiently adequately acceptably relevantly prudently sagely wisely germanely See More 2 as in awry off the desired or intended path or course the reenactment of the Wright Brothers' first flight went amiss when the wind died on the makeshift runway and the plane stopped short in a mud puddle Synonyms & Similar Words wrong awry astray afield badly incorrectly wrongly mistakenly improperly inappropriately faultily inadequately insufficiently unpromisingly Antonyms & Near Antonyms right well aright perfectly properly correctly rightly favorably auspiciously appropriately suitably fittingly promisingly See More
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