misinterpret — to understand wrongly; to explain the meaning of something incorrectly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to understand wrongly; to explain the meaning of something incorrectly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/
Korean meaning: 잘못 이해하다, 오해하다
Korean pronunciation: 미신**터**프릿
Example Sentences
- The alien misinterpreted our peace sign as a declaration of war and invaded Earth with rubber ducks.
- Don't misinterpret my criticism as personal attack - I'm just trying to help.
- The GPS misinterpreted 'fastest route' as 'most scenic route through every pothole in the city.'
misinterpret
VERB//ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt//
to understand wrongly; to explain the meaning of something incorrectly
to understand wrongly; to explain the meaning of something incorrectly
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Origin
중세 프랑스어에서 온 'interpret'에 잘못됨을 나타내는 'mis-'가 붙어서 만들어진 단어입니다. 마치 통역사가 실수를 한 것처럼요!
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“The alien misinterpreted our peace sign as a declaration of war and invaded Earth with rubber ducks.”
“Don't misinterpret my criticism as personal attack - I'm just trying to help.”
“The GPS misinterpreted 'fastest route' as 'most scenic route through every pothole in the city.'”
“Researchers warn against misinterpreting preliminary results as final conclusions.”
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