534 peculiar,strange,odd和queer
① peculiar指独一无二或与众不同的事(applying to what is unique or different from others)。
Raising frogs is a peculiar way to make a living. 养蛙是一种独特的谋生方式。
② strange指生疏、不知道、不习惯的事(applying to what is unfamiliar,unknown or unaccustomed)。
A strange quiet pervaded the city. 一种奇怪的寂静笼罩着这座城市。
③ odd指违反常规、令人迷惑不解的事(applying to what is irregular or puzzling)。
That house has been painted with an odd combination of colours. 那所房子被多种颜料刷得花里胡哨,古里古怪的。
④ queer表示“反常的,奇怪的,可疑的”(unnatural,unexpected,strange or doubtful)。
He spoke in a queer way.他怪腔怪调地说。
There is something queer about her. 她有些可疑之处。