누군가에게 감명이나 깊은 인상을 주다
To make someone feel admiration and respect
예문:
"The young pianist's technical skill impressed the audience."
"She tried to impress her boss with a detailed report."
생각이나 사실을 누군가의 마음속에 깊이 새기다
To fix an idea or fact firmly in someone's mind
예문:
"The teacher impressed upon the students the importance of honesty."
"It is vital to impress the safety rules on every new employee."
도장이나 압력을 사용하여 물체에 자국을 내다
To make a mark or design on an object using pressure
예문:
"The king impressed his signet ring into the soft wax."
"The design was impressed onto the leather cover."
군대나 공공 서비스를 위해 사람이나 물건을 강제로 동원하다
To force someone into military or public service
예문:
"During the war, many local men were impressed into the navy."
"The government had the power to impress private vehicles for public use."
외부 전원으로부터 전압이나 전류를 회로에 가하다
To apply an electric potential or current to a circuit
예문:
"A high voltage was impressed across the terminals."
"The circuit functions by measuring the current when a specific potential is impressed."
어떤 사물이나 사람에게 남겨진 자국이나 고유한 특징
A mark made by pressure or a characteristic quality
예문:
"The ancient ruins still bear the impress of Roman architecture."
"The poet's work carries the distinct impress of his tragic life."