misconception

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misconception — noun

  • misconceptionsingular
  • misconceptionsplural

1. a wrong idea about something, usually caused by not knowing or understanding the

1.名詞B2
釋義

a wrong idea about something, usually caused by not knowing or understanding the full facts

例句

Talia had a common misconception that bats are completely blind.

misconception that + clause

The documentary cleared up several misconceptions about life in the Arctic.

misconceptions about + noun

同義詞
  • misunderstanding

    more often about a specific situation or exchange rather than a general belief

  • fallacy

    more formal; typically used for flaws in logical reasoning or arguments

  • delusion

    stronger; implies the person holds the false belief despite clear evidence against it

反義詞
  • truth

    a statement or idea that matches reality

  • fact

    a piece of information that can be proven to be correct

文法句型

misconception that + clause

misconception about + noun

用法筆記

Often followed by a that-clause or by 'about' + noun to name the mistaken belief. Frequently used with adjectives like 'common', 'widespread', or 'popular'.

常見錯誤

❌I have a misconception of this topic.
✅I have a misconception about this topic.
💡misconception takes 'about', not 'of', when naming the subject.
❌It is a misconception idea.
✅It is a misconception.
💡misconception is a noun, not an adjective; you cannot use it before another noun as a modifier.