How do you use "impression" in a sentence?

What was your impression of the new manager? He does a brilliant impression of the Prime Minister. I got the impression she wasn't telling the truth.

impression

Q: What does "impression" mean?

An idea or opinion formed about something or someone An 'impression' is an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, often formed without conscious thought. It can also mean an imitation of a person's speech or mannerisms, or a mark made by pressing. 'First impressions' are particularly important as they shape how we perceive people.

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Meaning: An idea or opinion formed about something or someone

印象，感觉

impresión, sensación

印象、感想

인상, 느낌

An 'impression' is an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, often formed without conscious thought. It can also mean an imitation of a person's speech or mannerisms, or a mark made by pressing. 'First impressions' are particularly important as they shape how we perceive people.

「impression」是对某事或某人形成的想法、感觉或看法，通常是无意识形成的。它也可以指模仿某人的说话方式或举止，或按压留下的痕迹。「第一印象」特别重要，因为它们影响我们如何看待他人。

Una «impression» es una idea, sentimiento u opinión sobre algo o alguien, a menudo formada sin pensamiento consciente. También puede significar una imitación del habla o gestos de una persona.

「impression」は、何かや誰かについての考え、感情、または意見で、しばしば意識せずに形成されます。人の話し方や癖の物まね、または押した跡も意味します。

'impression'은 무언가나 누군가에 대해 형성된 생각, 느낌, 또는 의견으로, 의식적인 판단 없이 형성되는 경우가 많습니다. 또한 다른 사람의 말투나 행동을 흉내 내는 것, 또는 누르거나 찍어서 남긴 자국을 의미하기도 합니다. '첫인상'은 사람을 어떻게 인식하는지에 큰 영향을 미치므로 특히 중요합니다.

Examples

What was your impression of the new manager?
你对新经理的印象如何？
¿Cuál fue tu impresión del nuevo gerente?
新しいマネージャーの印象はどうでしたか？
새 매니저에 대한 인상은 어떠셨나요?
He does a brilliant impression of the Prime Minister.
他模仿首相模仿得惟妙惟肖。
Hace una imitación brillante del Primer Ministro.
彼は首相の物まねが上手です。
그는 총리 성대모사를 정말 잘합니다.
I got the impression she wasn't telling the truth.
我觉得她没有说实话。
Tuve la impresión de que no estaba diciendo la verdad.
彼女が本当のことを言っていないという印象を受けました。
그녀가 사실을 말하고 있지 않다는 인상을 받았습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'impressio' meaning 'a pressing into', from 'imprimere' (to press into, stamp), from 'in-' (into) and 'premere' (to press). Related to 'impress', 'press', 'print', and 'express'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal