misread
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/ˌmɪsˈriːd/
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/ˌmɪsˈriːd/
To incorrectly understand or interpret something, such as a person's actions or a written message.
She misread his intentions and thought he was angry when he was actually just surprised.
她誤解了他的意圖,以為他生氣了,實際上他只是感到驚訝。
To incorrectly perceive or interpret written or printed information, such as a number, letter, or symbol.
I misread the time on the clock and arrived late to the meeting.
我誤讀了鐘表上的時間,結果開會遲到了。