misplace /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/ verb misplaces; misplaced; misplacing
misplaces; misplaced; misplacing
Learner's definition of MISPLACE
[+ object]
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: to put (something) in the wrong place放错地方 2
: to lose (something) for a short time by forgetting where you put it : mislay忘记放在何处;一时找不到 3
: to direct (a feeling, such as trust or confidence) toward someone or something that does not deserve it把(信任、信心等情感)错给不值得的对象;错付
— misplaced
adjective -
misplaced [=unrealistic, inappropriate] expectations不现实的期望
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His confidence in himself seems misplaced.他的自信似乎有点盲目。
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misplaced loyalty/faith愚忠;迷信
— misplacement
/ˌmɪsˈpleɪsmənt/ noun [noncount]