misrepresent
/ˌmɪsreprɪˈzent/
CEFR level C1Topic MediaWord #5641 in the learning path
歪曲；不实地描述
Definitions
v. Describe someone or something in a false or misleading way
歪曲；不实地描述
Example
That photograph misrepresents the size of our tiny kitchen.
那张照片让我们的小厨房显得比实际大。
Advertisements can misrepresent the environmental benefits of products, making it harder for consumers to make informed decisions.
广告可能歪曲产品的环保效益，使消费者更难作出明智的决定。
Collocations
- misrepresent the facts
- misrepresent someone's views
- misrepresent something as
Word family
- misrepresentation (n.)
- represent (v.)
- representation (n.)
Synonyms
- distort
Usage tip
及物动词，直接接事实、观点或人物作宾语。
FAQ
- What does misrepresent mean?
- Describe someone or something in a false or misleading way
- How is misrepresent pronounced?
- UK /ˌmɪsreprɪˈzent/, US /ˌmɪsreprɪˈzent/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
