单词 | impress |
释义 | impress 1. v. & n. --vtr.   1. (often foll. by with) a affect or influence deeply. b evoke a favourable opinion or reaction from (a person) (was most impressed with your efforts).   2. (often foll. by on) emphasize (an idea etc.) (must impress on you the need to be prompt).   3. (often foll. by on) a imprint or stamp. b apply (a mark etc.) with pressure.   4. make a mark or design on (a thing) with a stamp, seal, etc.   5. Electr. apply (voltage etc.) from outside. --n   1. the act or an instance of impressing.   2. a mark made by a seal, stamp, etc.   3. a characteristic mark or quality.   4. = IMPRESSION 1. Derivatives impressible adj. Etymology: ME f. OF empresser (as EN-(1), PRESS(1)) 2. v.tr. hist.   1. force (men) to serve in the army or navy.   2. seize (goods etc.) for public service. Derivatives impressment n. Etymology: IN-(2) + PRESS(2) |
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