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 prepossessing [,pri:pә'zesiŋ]   添加此单词到默认生词本
a. 给人好感的



    prepossessing
    [ adj ]
    creating a favorable impression
    <adj.all>
    strong and vigorous and of prepossessing appearance


    Prepossess \Pre`pos*sess"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Prepossessed};
    p. pr. & vb. n. {Prepossessing}.]
    1. To preoccupy, as ground or land; to take previous
    possession of. --Dryden.

    2. To preoccupy, as the mind or heart, so as to preclude
    other things; hence, to bias or prejudice; to give a
    previous inclination to, for or against anything; esp., to
    induce a favorable opinion beforehand, or at the outset.

    It created him enemies, and prepossessed the lord
    general. --Evelyn.


    Prepossessing \Pre`pos*sess"ing\, a.
    Tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor,
    esteem, or love; attractive; as, a prepossessing manner. --
    {Pre`pos*sess"ing*ly}, adv.

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