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词汇 prepossess
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Definition of prepossess in English:

prepossess

verb ˌpriːpəˈzɛs
  • 1To cause (a person) to be preoccupied with or by a feeling, notion, etc.; to preoccupy with or by; to imbue, inspire, or affect strongly beforehand.

  • 2with object To influence (a person) in advance against or in favour of a person or thing; to bias, prejudice. Now also frequently: to make a favourable impression on.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Heywood (c1573–1641), playwright and poet. From pre- + possess.

Definition of prepossess in US English:

prepossess

verbˌpriːpəˈzɛs
  • 1To cause (a person) to be preoccupied with or by a feeling, notion, etc.; to preoccupy with or by; to imbue, inspire, or affect strongly beforehand.

  • 2with object To influence (a person) in advance against or in favour of a person or thing; to bias, prejudice. Now also frequently: to make a favourable impression on.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Heywood (c1573–1641), playwright and poet. From pre- + possess.

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