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Quirky Unconventional Describe Things Unexpected Behaviour Quirkiness 英

英语单词 quirky
英美音标 英 ['kwə:ki] 美 ['kwə:ki]
中文释义 adj.狡诈的;离奇的;古怪的
英语例句 (1) It was a quirky indie hit that took the nation by storm.
(2) Here are a few of the more quirky museums around the world.
(3) He has a quirky windup but his fastball is great.
中文例句 (1) 正是这部情节离奇的独立电影在全国掀起了一阵热潮。
(2) 这里有几间离奇古怪的博物馆在世界各地。
(3) 他投球准备动作很怪,但快球投得很棒。
vocabulary简明 Your friend with the pink hair, the excellent vocabulary, and the totally inappropriate wit? You could probably call her quirky, meaning she’s unconventional and has a strange mix of traits that somehow end up being kind of interesting or charming.
vocabulary扩展 This informal all-purpose term can be used to describe anything that doesn’t quite fit in. The adjective quirky is often used to describe those unconventional things that are characterized by peculiar behavior or an unexpected point of view. Quirky is often used to describe people, but it can also refer to things that seem to possess an unexpected and unconventional element, like a quirky strategy or a quirky idea.
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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](事物或人)奇特的,离奇的,古怪的 Something or someone that is quirky is rather odd or unpredictable in their appearance, character, or behaviour.
  • We've developed a reputation for being quite quirky and original...

    我们因为风格奇特又独具创意而名声在外。

quirkiness
  • You will probably notice an element of quirkiness in his behaviour.

    你可能会发现他的行为有点怪异。

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