单词发音
- 英式发音:/ɪmˈpres/
- 美式发音:/ɪmˈprɛs/
分析词义
- "Impress" 主要有两个基本含义:1) 给...深刻印象;2) 压印,盖印。
列举例句
- His impressive performance at the concert really impressed the audience.
他在音乐会上的出色表现给观众留下了深刻的印象。
- The company's new logo is designed to impress its brand identity on consumers.
公司的新标志旨在让消费者记住其品牌形象。
- She always tries to impress her teachers with her hard work and dedication.
她总是试图通过自己的努力和奉献给老师留下好印象。
词根分析
- 词根:press (压,按)
- 衍生词:expression(表达)、impression(印象)、depress(压抑)
词缀分析
- 前缀:im- (进入)
- 后缀:无
- 同词缀的其他单词:import(进口)、impossible(不可能的)、improve(改善)
发展历史和文化背景
- "Impress" 源自拉丁语 "imprimere",意为“压入”或“印上”。在英语中,这个词最初用于描述物理上的压印,后来逐渐引申为给人留下深刻印象的意思。在文化上,"impress" 常用于形容某人或某事给人留下难以忘怀的好印象,特别是在社交场合或职业环境中。
单词变形
- 名词:impression(印象)
- 动词:impresses, impressing, impressed, has impressed
- 形容词:impressive(令人赞叹的)
- 副词:impressively(令人赞叹地)
- 固定搭配:make an impression (留下印象)、impress upon (强调)
记忆辅助
- 将 "impress" 联想成 "in + press",想象用印章在纸上按下,留下印记,即给人留下印象。
- 制作闪卡,正面写英文单词,背面写中文意思和例句,反复练习。
小故事
John was nervous before his job interview. He wanted to make a good first impression. He wore his best suit and practiced answering questions about his experience. When he walked into the room, he looked each person in the eye and smiled confidently. They were impressed by his professionalism and enthusiasm. John got the job.