im·press

/ɪmˈprɛs; ɪmˈpres/

1. [VT] [not in progressive 不用进行式] to make someone feel admiration and respect

Steve borrowed his dad’s sports car to impress his girlfriend.

impress sb with/by sth

We were very impressed by the standard of work. 工作水准之高给我们留下了深刻的印象。

One candidate in particular impressed us with her knowledge. 尤其是有一位候选人，她的学识给我们留下了深刻的印象。

2. [VN] ~ sth on/ upon sb (formal) to make sb understand how important, serious etc. sth is by emphasizing it 使意识到（重要性或严重性等）

He impressed on us the need for immediate action.

3 [VN] ~ sth/ itself on/ upon sth (formal) to have a great effect on sth, especially sb's mind, imagination, etc.

Her words impressed themselves on my memory.