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单词 misrepresentation
释义 ˌmisrepresenˈtation
[mis-1 4.]
1. Wrong or incorrect representation of facts, statements, the character of a person, etc.; the action of misrepresenting.
1647in Rushw. Hist. Coll. iv. (1701) I. 554 Those who have..improved all opportunities..by false Suggestions, Misrepresentations, and otherwise, for the destruction of this Army.1661Boyle Style of Script. (1675) 5 The misrepresentation made by these men of the Bible.1711Addison Spect. No. 50 ⁋5 Our Guides deceived us with Misrepresentations and Fictions.1814Wellington in Gurw. Desp. (1838) XII. 9 Misrepresentation of facts is the common practise of the writers for newspapers.1858Ld. St. Leonards Handy-Bk. Prop. Law v. 26 A purchaser..who makes an actual misrepresentation, which tends to mislead the seller.1875Helps Soc. Press. xxv. 403, I never met with a man who bore misrepresentation with thorough calmness.
2. ‘Incorrect or unfaithful representation in the capacity of agent or official representative’ (Cent. Dict. 1890).
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