prepossession

n. 预先形成的印象, 偏见, 偏爱, 预先形成的信念, 全神贯注, 着迷

发音

UK /ˌpɹiːpəˈzɛʃn̩/
US /ˌpɹipəˈzɛʃən/

词形变化

prepossessions 复数 prepossessions

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A preoccupation; having possession beforehand.

    不可数 可数

    I am fully sensible to the greatness of that freedom, which I take with you on the present occasion; a liberty which seemed to me scarcely allowable, when I reflected on that distinguished and dignified station in which you stand, and the almost general prejudice and prepossession, which is so prevalent in the world against those of my complexion.

  2. 2.

    A preconceived opinion, or previous impression; bias, prejudice.

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词汇关系

名词

同义词 2

preconception parti pris

上位词 7

thought view condition opinion status sentiment persuasion

词源

From pre- + possession.

来源：wiktionary