新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

peculiar

英  [pɪˈkjuːliə]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1不寻常的 , 古怪的

    If you describe someone or something as peculiar, you think that they are strange or unusual, sometimes in an unpleasant way.

    近义词

    odd , strange

    双语例句

    例:

    Mr Kennet has a rather peculiar sense of humour.

    肯尼特先生有一种相当不寻常的幽默感。

    2特有的 , 独特的

    If something is peculiar to a particular thing, person, or situation, it belongs or relates only to that thing, person, or situation.

    近义词

    unique

    双语例句

    例:

    Punks, soldiers, hippies, and Sumo wrestlers all have distinct hair styles, peculiar to their group.

    朋克摇滚歌手、士兵、嬉皮士和相扑手都留着他们那个群体特有的独特发型。