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Misplaced 英[ˌmɪsˈpleɪst 美 Adj.错位的;寄托错的;V.错放(Misplace的过去式 Adj Graded 感情、行动)不适当的,不得体的,搞错对象的 Describe Feeling

单词 misplaced
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英[ˌmɪsˈpleɪst] 美[]
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adj.错位的;寄托错的;v.错放(misplace的过去式);
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ADJ-GRADED
(感情、行动)不适当的,不得体的,搞错对象的
If you describe a feeling or action as misplaced, you are critical of it because you think it is inappropriate, or directed towards the wrong thing or person.
例:Lenders rely on the misplaced loyalty of existing borrowers to make their profit...放贷人指望现有借贷人的盲目忠诚来谋求利益。
例:I think your concern is misplaced. Ackroyd is no threat to anyone.我认为你多虑了,阿克罗伊德不会对任何人构成威胁。
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