offbeat

英 [ˌɒfˈbiːt]

美 [ˌɔːfˈbiːt]

adj. 不寻常的; 不落俗套的; 标新立异的

GRE

BNC.35050 / COCA.15164

牛津词典

adj.

不寻常的；不落俗套的；标新立异的
different from what most people expect
1. offbeat humour
  另类的幽默
2. an offbeat approach to interviewing
  别开生面的采访

柯林斯词典

ADJ-GRADED 不寻常的；非常规的；非正统的
If you describe something or someone asoffbeat, you think that they are different from normal.
1. She adores old, offbeat antiques.
  她非常喜欢那些稀奇古怪的老古董。
2. ...a wickedly offbeat imagination.
  绝妙另类的想象力

英英释义

noun

an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)
Synonym:upbeat

adj

informal terms
Synonym:far-outkinkyquirkyway-out

双语例句

Yet it is more than an offbeat parable about co-operation.
但它不仅仅是一个关于合作的反传统寓言。
Accessories, jewelry or offbeat shoes or socks can reflect your personal style.
配饰、珠宝或者有个性的鞋或袜子都能反映出你的个人风格。
The Daily Show has distinguished itself from other news programs by covering breaking stories in an offbeat, lighthearted style.
《每日秀》以离奇、轻松的风格报道突发事件，在众多新闻栏目中独树一帜。
Listen to interesting and offbeat interviews and discussions with software innovators.
收听新颖有趣的软件创新者访谈和讨论。
The first was to the graduates of Simon's Rock, an offbeat school in Western Mass.
第一场是对西蒙洛克学院的毕业生，一个在西方大众眼里比较奇怪的学校。
There is something offbeat about him.
他有点不对劲！
By taking attendees out of the typical conference space, we, myself and all of the attendees that I consulted about the idea, hope that attendees will be inspired to be offbeat.
将与会者带出典型的会议场所，我们，我和其他的与会者都希望能够被激发起反传统的欲望。
I feel very fortunate in that regard, especially having begun the study of Chinese when it was considered an offbeat, arcane pursuit by many.
我觉得自己在这方面是非常幸运的，特别是在大多数人都认为是离经叛道、不可思议的时候学起了中文。
Because a frilled lizard on the run is one of nature's most offbeat, entertaining sights.
因为逃跑中的皱褶蜥蜴是自然界最反传统和娱乐的景观之一。
They're also weighing into casinos, a popular hangout for Chinese travelers, as well as experimenting with more offbeat attractions such as a China-themed amusement park.
同时，他们也在投资赌场，这是中国游客经常光顾的地方。此外，他们还尝试投资一些更加标新立异的景点，比如中国主题的游乐场。