erroneous

erroneous — 形容詞

1. containing mistakes that are caused by wrong information or false beliefs.

1.形容詞C1
釋義

錯誤的

包含錯誤的；不正確的

containing mistakes that are caused by wrong information or false beliefs.

例句

Selim's erroneous assumption about the budget forced him to redo the entire report.

Selim 對預算的錯誤假設，迫使他重做整份報告。

collocation: erroneous assumption / belief / notion

The accountant's erroneous figures caused the company to overstate its quarterly profits.

會計師的錯誤數字導致公司誇大了季度利潤。

collocation: erroneous figures / data / information

同義詞
  • wrong

    the everyday equivalent; much more common in spoken English

  • incorrect

    slightly more formal than 'wrong' but less formal than 'erroneous'; common in educational contexts

  • false

    emphasises that something is simply not true; used especially for statements, beliefs or claims

  • mistaken

    focuses on a wrong opinion or judgment by a person rather than on the information itself

反義詞
  • correct

    free from error; the most direct antonym

  • accurate

    precise and exact; often used for measurements, data and descriptions

  • right

    the everyday antonym; natural in both speech and writing

用法筆記

Formal word used mainly in written or academic English. In everyday conversation, 'wrong' or 'incorrect' are more natural alternatives.

常見錯誤

❌Your answer is erroneous.' (in casual conversation)
✅Your answer is wrong.' (in casual conversation)
💡'erroneous' sounds overly formal for everyday situations.