mistake
/mɪˈsteɪk/
CEFR level A1Topic ThinkingWord #574 in the learning path
错误；失误
Definitions
n. Something incorrect that you do, say, or believe.
错误；失误
v. To wrongly identify someone or understand something incorrectly.
认错；误以为
Example
I took your umbrella by mistake this morning.
今天早上我误拿了你的伞。
Teachers should encourage students to learn from mistakes rather than feel ashamed of making them.
教师应鼓励学生从错误中学习，而不是因为犯错而感到羞愧。
Collocations
- make a mistake
- by mistake
- learn from mistakes
- mistake A for B
Word family
- mistaken (adj.)
- mistakenly (adv.)
- unmistakable (adj.)
Synonyms
- error
Usage tip
说make a mistake，不说do；动词过去式为mistook。
FAQ
- What does mistake mean?
- Something incorrect that you do, say, or believe. To wrongly identify someone or understand something incorrectly.
- How is mistake pronounced?
- UK /mɪˈsteɪk/, US /mɪˈsteɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
