prepossessing
- adj.
- 给人好感的
中文释义来自 ECDICT
构词拆解
-ing
后缀
- -ing
- Used to form nouns or noun-like words (or elements of noun phrases) from verbs, denoting the act of doing something, an action, or the embodiment of an action. · Used to form nouns denoting materials or systems of objects which are used or employed in an action, or considered collectively.
词源说明
From prepossess + -ing. Attested in 1610s with the meaning of "getting possession of (ground or land) beforehand". The meaning "to possess (a person) beforehand with a feeling, notion, etc." developed in 1630s, acquiring by the 40s of the same century the meaning of "to cause (someone) to have a favorable opinion of something, preoccupy the mind or heart of".
释义
形容词adjective
- 1Tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive
- 2archaicCausing prejudice.
动词verb
- 1present participle and gerund of prepossess