misinterpretation
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˌmɪs.ɪnˌtɜː.prəˈteɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌmɪs.ɪnˌtɝː.prəˈteɪ.ʃən/
C2 误解，曲解
the act of forming a wrong understanding of something that is said or done, or an example of a wrong understanding
The statement is unclear and open to misinterpretation (= could easily be misinterpreted). 这种表述含糊不清，容易引起误解。
This is a deliberate misinterpretation of events. 这是对事件的故意曲解。
See: misinterpret
- More examples
- He is not responsible for any errors or misinterpretations in this essay.
- The report said mistakes happened because of a misinterpretation of the law.
- I think there was misinterpretation of his remarks by the media.