单词 | peculiar |
释义 | peculiar —peculiar /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/ aep /-ˈkjuːl.jɚ/ adjective (BELONGING TO) ► C2 belonging to, relating to, or found in only particular people or things: » He gets on with things in his own peculiar way/manner/fashion.» They noted that special manner of walking which was peculiar to her alone.» This type of building is peculiar to the south of the country.Thesaurus+: ↑Particular and individualadjective (STRANGE) ► B2 unusual and strange, sometimes in an unpleasant way: » She has the most peculiar ideas.» What a peculiar smell!» It's peculiar that they didn't tell us they were going away.» UK The video on road accidents made me feel rather peculiar (= ill).Thesaurus+: ↑Strange, suspicious and unnatural• • • Extra Examples:» I stood up too quickly and came over all peculiar.» "She's a very funny woman." "Funny ha-ha or funny peculiar?"» This sauce smells really peculiar.» Helen's really nice but her husband's rather peculiar.» That's a rather peculiar outfit she's wearing! |
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