misplaced
adjective /ˌmɪsˈpleɪst/
/ˌmɪsˈpleɪst/
- not appropriate or correct in the situation
不合时宜的；不适宜的 - misplaced confidence/optimism/fear
不应有的信心／乐观精神／恐惧 - He made a misplaced attempt at reconciliation.
他错误地试图和解。 - His optimism proved sadly misplaced.
很遗憾，事实证明他的乐观是没有根据的。
Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- prove
- seem
- …
- entirely
- totally
- wholly
- …
- misplaced confidence/optimism/fear
- (of love, trust, etc.
爱情、信任等 给错对象的；不该给的 - misplaced loyalty
无谓的忠诚
Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- prove
- seem
- …
- entirely
- totally
- wholly
- …
- misplaced loyalty