/ə'mɪs; ə`mɪs/
adj [pred 作表语], adv (dated 旧)
1 wrong(ly); inappropriate(ly) 错误; 不恰当
*Something seems to be amiss can I help? 好像有点儿不对头--要我帮忙吗?
2 (idm 习语) (not) come/go a`miss (not) be unwelcome or unsuitable （并非）不称心或不顺当
*A new pair of shoes wouldn't come amiss. 新鞋不会不称心的. take sth a`miss be offended by sth 被某事物冒犯
*Would she take it amiss if I offered to help? 如果我冒昧相助, 她会见怪吗?