err
/ɜː/ · /ɝː/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6903 in the learning path
犯错；判断失误
Definitions
v. To make a mistake or an incorrect judgement.
犯错；判断失误
Example
I erred by leaving the cake in too long.
我把蛋糕烤得太久，失误了。
Policymakers may err when they assume that economic growth automatically improves everyone's quality of life.
政策制定者若认为经济增长会自动改善所有人的生活质量，可能会判断失误。
Collocations
- err in judgement
- err on the side of caution
- err in assuming
Word family
- error (n.)
- erroneous (adj.)
- erroneously (adv.)
Synonyms
- make a mistake
- misjudge
Usage tip
较正式的不及物动词；常用err on the side of caution。
FAQ
- What does err mean?
- To make a mistake or an incorrect judgement.
- How is err pronounced?
- UK /ɜː/, US /ɝː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
