impression
/ɪmˈpreʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪmˈpreʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /im-ˈpre-shən/ (ame, mw)
impression — 名詞
- impressionsingular
- impressionsplural
1. Your thoughts or feelings about someone or something, based on how they seem to
印象；看法
對某人或某事形成的想法
Your thoughts or feelings about someone or something, based on how they seem to you rather than on detailed study or long experience.
Christopher's first impression of the new school was more positive than he had expected.
Christopher 對新學校的第一印象比他預期的還要正面。
first impression of — opinion formed on first meeting or experience
Jiwoo asked her classmates for their impressions of the art exhibition.
Jiwoo 問同學們對美術展覽的看法。
impressions of — plural form when collecting multiple opinions
Adina formed the strong impression that the manager was completely trustworthy.
Adina 強烈感覺到那位經理非常值得信賴。
What was your overall impression of the candidate after meeting her?
你見過那位候選人之後，對她的整體印象如何？
Dewi's general impression of the neighbourhood improved after she talked to her neighbours.
Dewi 和鄰居聊過之後，對這個社區的印象改善了很多。
文法句型
impression + of + noun phrase
impression + that-clause
first impression + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'first' (first impression) when describing the initial view formed before deeper knowledge. The plural 'impressions' is common when collecting feedback from multiple people.
常見錯誤
2. A belief you hold about how things are, which later turns out to have been mista
錯誤認知
以爲某事屬實，但事實並非如此
A belief you hold about how things are, which later turns out to have been mistaken.
David was under the impression that the train left at six, not seven.
David 一直以爲火車是六點而非七點出發。
under the impression that — fixed phrase for mistaken beliefs
Joon got the impression that nobody was interested in his idea.
Joon 覺得好像沒有人對他的點子感興趣。
get the impression that — receiving a belief from what you observe
The tourists were under the false impression that the market was open all night.
那些觀光客誤以爲市場整晚都有營業。
Please do not get the wrong impression — I am not angry, just tired.
請不要誤會——我只是累了，不是在生氣。
- certainty
impression in this sense always lacks full certainty
文法句型
under the impression + that-clause
get the impression + that-clause
wrong/false impression + that-clause
用法筆記
The phrase 'under the impression (that)' is nearly always used when the belief is incorrect or incomplete. 'Get the impression' can describe either a correct or incorrect belief depending on context.
常見錯誤
3. The general effect or quality that a person, place, situation, or experience pro
觀感；效果
人事物在他人心中產生的感受
The general effect or quality that a person, place, situation, or experience produces in your mind or on your senses.
The warm lighting and soft music created a calm and welcoming impression.
溫暖的燈光和柔和的音樂營造出一種平靜而令人愉悅的氣氛。
create/make an impression — the effect intentionally or unintentionally produced
Ignacio's steady voice gave the impression that he was completely prepared.
Ignacio 沉穩的聲音給人一種他準備非常充分的印象。
The hotel made a terrible first impression with its dirty lobby and unfriendly staff.
那家飯店因為大廳骯髒且員工態度惡劣，留下了極差的第一印象。
Aylin's warm smile left a lasting impression on everyone she met during the conference.
Aylin 溫暖的笑容讓她在會議中遇到的每個人都留下了深刻印象。
The garden's beauty left a strong impression on Ritu, so she painted it.
那座花園的美景給 Ritu 留下深刻印象，於是她把花園畫了下來。
文法句型
make/create + impression + on + person
give the impression + that-clause
leave a + adjective + impression
用法筆記
This sense overlaps with sense 1 (OPINION FORMED), but focuses on the outward effect produced by the subject (person/place/thing) rather than the observer's internal judgment. The subject is often the grammatical cause of the impression: 'The speech made an impression' rather than 'I formed an impression.'
常見錯誤
4. A performance in which you deliberately copy someone else's voice, gestures, or
搞笑模仿
模仿他人言行以逗樂觀眾
A performance in which you deliberately copy someone else's voice, gestures, or way of speaking, usually in order to entertain people.
The comedian did a spot-on impression of the mayor that had the audience in stitches.
那位喜劇演員模仿市長模仿得唯妙唯肖，逗得觀眾捧腹大笑。
do an impression of — the standard verb + noun phrase for this sense
Ezra is brilliant at impressions and can mimic almost any celebrity's voice.
Ezra 非常擅長模仿，幾乎所有名人的聲音都學得唯妙唯肖。
A student did a funny and respectful impression of the head teacher at the show.
一名學生在表演中模仿校長，既搞笑又沒有不敬之意。
The party guests asked Jiwoo to do her impression of the popular singer.
派對上的客人請 Jiwoo 模仿那位當紅歌手。
文法句型
do an impression + of + person
impression + of + person
用法筆記
Unlike other senses, this sense is always deliberate — the performer intends to be recognised as copying a specific person. It is typically used in entertainment contexts (comedy, parties, talent shows).
5. A hollow or raised shape left on a surface when something is pressed firmly into
壓痕；印痕
物體壓在表面上留下的痕跡
A hollow or raised shape left on a surface when something is pressed firmly into it.
The wet coffee cup left a circular impression on the wooden table.
濕咖啡杯在木桌上留下了一個圓形的印痕。
leave an impression on — physical mark left by pressure
The detective found a deep boot impression in the muddy ground near the fence.
偵探在圍籬附近的泥地裡發現了一道深深的靴印。
The dentist took an impression of the patient's upper teeth to make a new crown.
牙醫印取了病人的上排牙齒模型，以便製作新的牙冠。
Tiny impressions from the cat's paws marked the fresh concrete on the driveway.
車道新鋪的水泥上留下了貓咪的小腳印。
- indentation
more formal; impression is more common in everyday speech
- dent
suggests damage from impact; impression is neutral
- imprint
very close in meaning; impression often suggests a shallower mark
文法句型
impression + in + surface
impression + on + surface
leave + an impression
用法筆記
This sense is the literal, physical origin of the word. Common in forensic, dental, and manufacturing contexts. In everyday speech, 'mark' or 'dent' is more frequent.
6. The total number of units of a publication produced during one press run, with n
印次
同一版書籍一次印刷的所有份數
The total number of units of a publication produced during one press run, with no alterations made to the content.
The publisher ordered only two thousand copies for the first impression of the poetry collection.
出版社只為那本詩集的第一印次印了兩千本。
first impression — the initial batch of printed copies
This textbook is from the third impression, with no changes since the second.
這本教科書是第三印次，從第二印次後就沒有再做更動。
Collectors value the first impression of a novel far more than later reprints.
收藏家對小說的第一印次遠比後來的重印本更為重視。
The bookshop ordered extra copies when the fourth impression sold out within a month.
第四印次在一個月內銷售一空，書店又加訂了更多冊數。
文法句型
first/second/third + impression
impression + of + number + copies
用法筆記
In publishing, 'impression' is distinct from 'edition': an edition involves changes to the content, while an impression is just a reprint. Collectors and booksellers use 'first impression' to indicate the earliest print run of a first edition.
常見錯誤
❌ 'This is the first impression of the revised edition.' — This mixes two concepts. A revised edition has its own first impression. Use 'first impression of the second edition' for clarity.
7. A single instance of a webpage, online advertisement, or piece of digital conten
曝光數
網頁或廣告被瀏覽的次數
A single instance of a webpage, online advertisement, or piece of digital content being viewed or loaded by a user.
The marketing team reported that the banner ad received over 80,000 impressions in the first week.
行銷團隊報告說，那則橫幅廣告在第一週就獲得了八萬多次曝光。
ad impressions / page impressions — countable units in digital metrics
Online advertisers pay based on the number of impressions their ads generate across different websites.
網路廣告主根據廣告在不同網站上獲得的曝光次數來付費。
Zola checked the campaign dashboard and saw that each post had earned about 15,000 impressions.
Zola 查看了活動後台，發現每一篇貼文都獲得了約一萬五千次曝光。
A high number of impressions does not always mean people clicked on the advertisement.
曝光次數高並不代表有人點擊了廣告。
文法句型
ad/page + impressions
number + impressions
用法筆記
An impression counts every time content loads on a screen, even if the user does not interact with it. It is a standard metric in digital marketing, distinct from 'clicks' or 'conversions.'