misplaced

[ˌmɪsˈpleɪst] [ ˌmɪsˈpleɪst]
例句
英语六级真题
  • In some cases, says data scientist Karthik Ram, it may be difficult for junior researchers to embrace openness when senior colleagues—many of whom head selection and promotion committees—might ridicule what they may view as misplaced energies.
    2017年12月六级真题(第二套)阅读 Section B
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
英英词典释义
  • Adjective
    1. put in the wrong place or position;
    "She was penalized for a spelling mistake or a misplaced accent"
    2. lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place;
    "the mislaid hat turned up eventually""misplaced tickets"