unconventional

英 [ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənl]

美 [ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənl]

adj.  不因循守旧的; 不因袭的; 新奇的

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Collins.1 / BNC.14452 / COCA.9964

牛津词典

adj.

• 不因循守旧的；不因袭的；新奇的
  not following what is done or considered normal or acceptable by most people; different and interesting
  1. an unconventional approach to the problem
     另辟蹊径解决这个问题的方法
  2. unconventional views
     新奇的观点

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED （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 asunconventional, you mean that they do not behave in the same way as most other people in their society.
  1. Linus Pauling is an unconventional genius...
     莱纳斯·鲍林是个标新立异的天才人物。
  2. He was known for his unconventional behaviour...
     他的特立独行是众所周知的。
  3. 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。
• ADJ-GRADED （做事方式）非传统的，不寻常的，非一般的
  Anunconventionalway of doing something is not the usual way of doing it, and may be rather surprising.
  1. The vaccine had been produced by an unconventional technique...
     该疫苗是用非传统工艺生产的。
  2. 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。
  3. Their marriage was unconventional.
     他们的婚姻与众不同。

英英释义

adj

• not conforming to accepted rules or standards
  1. her unconventional dress and hair style
• not conventional or conformist
  1. unconventional life styles
• not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
  1. an unconventional marriage
  2. improper banking practices
  Synonym:improperunlawful

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