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Misconstrue Meaning in English

word

mɪskənˈstɹu
mis-kuhn-STROO
mɪskənstɹˈuː
mis-kuhn-STROO

释义

To interpret or understand something incorrectly, especially what someone says or means.

用法与细微差别

Formal and often used in both speech and writing. Commonly followed by 'someone's words,' 'intentions,' or 'meaning.' Do not confuse with 'misunderstand,' which is more general; 'misconstrue' often implies a more specific or unnatural misinterpretation.

例句

It's easy to misconstrue what someone says in a text message.

basic

Please don't misconstrue my intentions.

basic

She didn't mean to be rude—you misconstrued her words.

basic

I think you might have misconstrued what I was trying to say there.

natural

He tends to misconstrue comments as criticism, even if they're not.

natural

Don’t misconstrue her quietness as a lack of interest—she’s just shy.

natural