late 14c., "mark produced by pressure," also "image produced in the mind or emotions," from Old French impression "print, stamp; a pressing on the mind," from Latin impressionem (nominative impressio) "onset, attack," figuratively "perception," literally "a pressing into," from imprimere (see impress). Meaning "act or process of indenting" is early 15c.; that of "printing of a number of copies" is from 1570s. Meaning "belief, vague notion" (as in under the impression) is from 1610s.
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1. My visit to India in 1986 left an indelible impression on me.
1986年的印度之行给我留下了难忘的印象。
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2. The choice was meant to create an impression of party unity.
这个选择意在给人一种党内团结的印象。
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3. There was a general impression that tomorrow meant a fresh start.
普遍的感觉是明天意味着一个新的开始。
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4. Doctors can get the wrong impression from even an accurate description.
即便很精确的病历也可能让医生产生错误的印象。
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5. I got the impression she'd like a word with you, sir.
