Unconventional ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənl ˌʌnkənvenʃəˈnæləti ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəli Adj Graded 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词 People Work
Describes a person, attitude, or behavior as not following traditional norms or the usual way, being unconventional and perhaps surprising. It can also refer to a way of doing something that is not the standard or expected method.
[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](人、态度、行为)不遵循传统的,异于常人的,标新立异的 If you describe a person or their attitude or behaviour as unconventional, you mean that they do not behave in the same way as most other people in their society.
Linus Pauling is an unconventional genius...
莱纳斯·鲍林是个标新立异的天才人物。
He was known for his unconventional behaviour...
他的特立独行是众所周知的。
He had rather unconventional work habits, preferring to work through the night.
他的工作习惯跟一般人很不一样,喜欢通宵工作。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](做事方式)非传统的,不寻常的,非一般的 An unconventional way of doing something is not the usual way of doing it, and may be rather surprising.
The vaccine had been produced by an unconventional technique...
该疫苗是用非传统工艺生产的。
Despite his unconventional methods, he has inspired pupils more than anyone else...
尽管他的方法不同寻常,但他给予学生的激励比其他人都要多。
Their marriage was unconventional.
他们的婚姻与众不同。
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un·con·ven·tion·alAWL/ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənl; NAmEˌʌnkənˈvenʃənl/adjective( often approving) not following what is done or considered normal or acceptable by most people; different and interesting 不因循守旧的;不因袭的;新奇的SYN
unorthodox
◆an unconventional approach to the problem解决这个问题的非常规方法◆unconventional views新奇的观点OPP