| 单词 | offbeat |
| 释义 | offbeat (once / 14275 pages) 1adj 2n Anything offbeat is quirky or unusual. An offbeat hair color like magenta will definitely stand out in a crowd of blonds, brunettes, and redheads. This informal adjective is a much more admiring way to say "weird" or "freaky." If your aunt's style isn't like anyone else's, and you love that about her, you can describe her as offbeat. If you love unusual humor and unconventional perspectives, you probably also enjoy offbeat movies and books. Since about 1938, this has been the primary meaning of the word, but earlier it meant "music that doesn't match the beat." WORD FAMILYoffbeat: offbeats USAGE EXAMPLESA master of finding the surreal in the suburban, his offbeat eye found light amid the darkness. Time(Dec 30, 2016) Now might be the time for this offbeat destination. Seattle Times(Dec 23, 2016) This book is interesting because it offers a chance to witness this influential thinker grapple with more offbeat questions. New York Times(Dec 19, 2016) 1 adj informal terms; strikingly unconventional 2Syn far-out, kinky, quirky, way-out unconventional not conventional or conformist n an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure) Syn|Hyper upbeat beat, musical rhythm, rhythm the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music |
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