impress /ɪmˈpres/ ► SEE ALLimpress sth on sbimpress sth/itself on sth●imˈpress sth on sb ( imˈpress sth upon sbmore formal) to emphasize to sb how important or serious sth is向某人强调（某事的重要性或严重性）◆I wanted to impress on him that it was a very serious offence. 我想向他强调，这是一项很严重的罪名。◆She impressed on her staff the importance of keeping accurate records. 她向员工强调准确记录的重要性。NOTEThe object of impress usually comes after on sb. * impress 的宾语通常置于 on sb 之后。[v + n/pron + prep]●imˈpress sth/itself on sth ( imˈpress sth/itself upon sthmore formal) if sb impresses sth on or sth impresses itself on your mind, memory, etc., it has a great effect on you so that you do not forget it给…留下深刻印象；使铭记◆Her beauty impressed itself on everyone who met her. 她的美貌让每个见过她的人都难以忘怀。◆His words impressed themselves on my memory. 他的话我铭记在心。[v + n/pron + prep]