新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

misplaced

英  [ˌmɪsˈpleɪst]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1(感情或行动)不适当的 , 定位不当的

    If you describe a feeling or action as misplaced, you are critical of it because you think it is inappropriate, or directed towards the wrong thing or person.

    双语例句

    例:

    A telling sign of misplaced priorities is the concentration on health, not environmental issues.

    对重点事项定位不当的一个显著标志就是专注于健康而非环境问题。