vt.

1. 给……极深的印象；使感动[W][H]
   I was very impressed by his story.

   他的故事深深打动了我。

   The woman impressed me most unfavorably.

   这女人给我的印象极差。

2. 使铭记，铭刻[O][（+on/upon）]
   My father impressed on me the importance of hard work.

   我父亲要我牢记努力工作的重要性。

   Our teacher impressed us with the importance of industry and economy.

   老师要我们牢牢记住勤奋节俭的重要性。

3. 印，压印；盖（印）于[+on/into]
   He impressed his initials on the box.

   他把自己名字的起首字母印在那只盒子上。

n.

1. 印记；痕迹
   The suspect's shoes left impresses in the snow.

   嫌疑犯的鞋子在雪地里留下了压印。

2. 印象，影响
   Their honesty and hospitality left an enduring impress on her life.

   他们的诚实与好客给她一生留下了难以磨灭的印象。

3. 特征

vt.

1. 强迫……服役；强征……入伍
2. 强征（财产等）

v.

1. make (someone) feel admiration and respect.
2. make a mark or design on (an object) using a stamp or seal.
3. (impress something on) emphasize an idea in the mind of.
4. apply (an electric current or potential) from an external source.

n.

1. an act of making an impression.
   ▸a mark made by a seal or stamp.
2. a person's characteristic quality.

v.