| 单词 | impression |
| 释义 | impression —impressional, adj. —impressionally, adv. —impressionless, adj. /im presh"euhn/, n. 1. a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings, conscience, etc. 2. the first and immediate effect of an experience or perception upon the mind; sensation. 3. the effect produced by an agency or influence. 4. a notion, remembrance, belief, etc., often of a vague or indistinct nature: He had a general impression of lights, voices, and the clinking of silver. 5. a mark, indentation, figure, etc., produced by pressure. 6. an image in the mind caused by something external to it. 7. the act of impressing; state of being impressed. 8. Dentistry. a mold taken, in plastic materials or plaster of Paris, of teeth and the surrounding tissues. 9. an imitation of the voice, mannerisms, and other traits of a person, esp. a famous person, as by an entertainer: The comedian did a hilarious impression of the president. 10. Chiefly Print. a. the process or result of printing from type, plates, etc. b. a printed copy from type, a plate, an engraved block, etc. c. one of a number of printings made at different times from the same set of type, without alteration (distinguished from edition). d. the total number of copies of a book, pamphlet, etc., printed at one time from one setting of type or from one set of plates. 11. Metalworking. a portion of a die having in reverse the intended form of an object to be forged. [1325-75; ME impressio(u)n < L impression- (s. of impressio), equiv. to impress(us) (see IMPRESS1) + -ion- -ION] Syn. 2. impact, imprint. 4. feeling. |
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