misreading
misreading — 名詞
- misreadingsingular
- misreadingsplural
1. an instance where a person reads a word, number, or piece of text incorrectly, g
誤讀
因看錯而誤解了文字或數字的原意
an instance where a person reads a word, number, or piece of text incorrectly, getting a different meaning from what was actually written
Keiko's misreading of the train schedule made her miss the last departure.
Keiko 誤讀了火車時刻表，錯過了末班車。
collocation: misreading of [document/schedule/sign]
A single misreading of the lab result led to the wrong prescription.
一次對實驗結果的誤讀導致了錯誤的處方。
The accountant's misreading of a decimal point cost the company thousands.
會計師誤讀了一個小數點，讓公司損失了數千元。
The student's misreading of 'desert' as 'dessert' changed the whole meaning of the sentence.
那名學生把 'desert' 誤讀成 'dessert'，整句話的意思都變了。
The form was rejected because of a misreading of the applicant's handwritten name.
因為誤讀了申請人手寫的名字，這份表格被退回。
- misinterpretation
broader; covers any wrong understanding, not just reading errors
- error
more general; not specific to reading
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (MISJUDGMENT): this sense is about literal reading — misreading a word, a sign, or a document. If the error involves interpreting people or situations rather than text, use sense 2.
2. a failure to understand a situation, person's intentions, or set of signals corr
誤判
錯誤解讀情勢而做出不正確的判斷
a failure to understand a situation, person's intentions, or set of signals correctly, leading to a wrong conclusion about what is happening
Fatima's misreading of her boss's silence as anger created unnecessary tension at work.
Fatima 誤判了老闆的沉默，以為對方在生氣，造成了不必要的緊張。
collocation: misreading of [signal/silence/mood]
The general's misreading of the enemy's movements led to a disastrous retreat.
將軍對敵軍動向的誤判導致了一場災難性的撤退。
A complete misreading of the voters' mood cost the party the election.
對選民心聲的徹底誤判讓該政黨輸掉了選舉。
Diego later apologised for his misreading of the conversation at the dinner table.
Diego 事後為自己在餐桌上誤判那段對話而道歉。
The board's misreading of the market trends pushed the company toward bankruptcy.
董事會對市場趨勢的誤判把公司推向破產邊緣。
- misjudgment
emphasises a wrong evaluation or decision
- misunderstanding
often involves two-way communication breakdown
- misconception
a long-held wrong belief, not a one-time reading error
用法筆記
Subject is often a person or group in a position of judgment (a general, a board, an analyst). Object is typically something non-textual: a mood, a signal, a trend, or someone's behaviour.
常見錯誤
misreading — 動詞
- misreadingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- misreadings3rd person singular
- misreadinging-ing form
- misreadingedpast simple
1. to read a word, number, or piece of text wrongly, so that you understand it as s
讀錯
看錯文字或數字而理解錯誤
to read a word, number, or piece of text wrongly, so that you understand it as something different from what is actually there
Chinwe misread the dosage on the medicine bottle and took twice the amount.
Chinwe 讀錯了藥瓶上的劑量，吃下了兩倍的份量。
misread + [document/label/sign]
The cashier misread the price tag and charged me only half the actual cost.
收銀員讀錯了價格標籤，只收了我一半的錢。
Arjun misread the map and ended up on the wrong side of the river.
Arjun 讀錯了地圖，結果跑到了河的對岸去。
I misread her hurried handwriting and showed up a day early for the appointment.
我讀錯了她潦草的字跡，比約定的時間早了一天出現。
The translator misread one key word and the entire paragraph lost its meaning.
譯者讀錯了一個關鍵詞，整段文字的意思都走樣了。
- read wrongly
more casual; same literal meaning
- mistake
verb form; more general, not specific to reading
文法句型
misread + noun
用法筆記
Object must be something with written content: a sign, document, label, number, or message. For non-textual misinterpretation, use sense 2.
常見錯誤
2. to understand a situation, remark, or someone's behaviour in a way that was not
誤解
錯誤理解他人的言行或情勢
to understand a situation, remark, or someone's behaviour in a way that was not intended, arriving at a wrong impression
The diplomat misread the tone of the letter and responded with unexpected hostility.
外交官誤解了信中的語氣，以出乎意料的敵意回應。
misread + tone/signal/intention
Tom completely misread Priya's nervous laughter and took it as mockery directed at him.
Tom 完全誤解了 Priya 緊張的笑聲，以為那是在針對他嘲笑。
Investors misread the central bank's announcement and started selling in a panic.
投資人誤解了央行的公告，開始恐慌性拋售。
Noa misread her neighbour's quiet manner as unfriendliness for nearly a decade.
Noa 將鄰居的安靜舉止誤解為冷漠，長達近十年之久。
The coach misread the player's hesitation and substituted him at the worst moment.
教練誤解了球員的猶豫，在最糟的時機將他換下場。
- misinterpret
slightly more formal; covers any wrong interpretation
- misunderstand
broader; common in everyday speech
- misjudge
emphasises a wrong evaluation, often with consequences
文法句型
misread + noun
用法筆記
Object is typically a signal, mood, intention, or behaviour — not written text. Distinguish from sense 1 (READ WRONG), which requires a written or printed object.