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Exam: TOEFL

mistime

IPA: /mɪsˈtaɪm/

KK: /mɪsˈtaɪm/

transitive verb

Definition: To judge the timing of something incorrectly, leading to a mistake in when to do it.

Example: The coach said they mistimed their attack, which cost them the match.

mistranslate

IPA: /ˌmɪsˈtrænˌsleɪt/

KK: /ˌmɪsˈtrænˌsleɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To translate something in a way that is not correct or accurate.

Example: If you mistranslate a word, it can change the meaning of the entire sentence.

mistranslation

IPA: /ˌmɪstrænˈsleɪʃən/

KK: /ˌmɪstrænˈsleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A translation that is not correct or accurate, often leading to misunderstandings or errors in meaning.

Example: The document was full of mistranslations that confused the readers.

mistreat

IPA: /mɪsˈtrit/

KK: /mɪsˈtrit/

transitive verb

Definition: To treat someone in a cruel or harmful way.

Example: It is wrong to mistreat animals.

mistreatment

IPA: //mɪsˈtriːtmənt//

KK: /mɪsˈtritmənt/

noun

Definition: Improper or harmful treatment of someone or something, often causing pain or suffering.

Example: The organization works to prevent the mistreatment of animals.

mistrial

IPA: /ˈmɪsˌtraɪəl/

KK: /ˈmɪsˌtraɪəl/

noun

Definition: A legal trial that is declared invalid due to serious mistakes or problems during the process, often because the jury cannot reach a decision.

Example: The judge declared a mistrial after the jury could not agree on a verdict.

mistrust

IPA: /ˈmɪs.trʌst/

KK: /ˈmɪstrʌst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel doubt or suspicion about someone or something.

Example: She began to mistrust his intentions after he canceled their plans.

noun

Definition: A feeling of doubt or lack of trust in someone or something.

Example: Her past experiences led to a deep mistrust of strangers.

transitive verb

Definition: To have a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.

Example: She began to mistrust his intentions after he lied to her.

mistrustful

IPA: /ˈmɪstrʌstfəl/

KK: /ˈmɪstrʌstfəl/

adjective

Definition: Feeling or showing a lack of trust in someone or something.

Example: She was mistrustful of his intentions after he lied to her.

mistrustfully

IPA: /ˈmɪstrʌstfəli/

KK: /ˈmɪstrʌstfəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows doubt or lack of trust towards someone or something.

Example: She looked at him mistrustfully, unsure of his intentions.

mistrustfulness

IPA: /ˈmɪs.trʌst.fəl.nəs/

KK: /mɪsˈtrʌstfəl/

noun

Definition: The condition of being suspicious or having doubts about someone or something.

Example: Her mistrustfulness made it hard for her to form new friendships.

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