offbeat

a. 不平常的, 离奇的, 不落俗套的 n. 弱拍

发音

AU
其它 /ˈɒfbiːt/
其它 /ɒfˈbiːt/

词形变化

offbeats 复数 offbeats more offbeat 比较级 most offbeat 最高级

别名

off beat off-beat

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The beats not normally accented in a measure.

    音乐

    The congregation clapped along on the offbeat.

  2. 2.

    An unconventional person, someone who does not follow the beat, who chooses not to conform.

    俚语
adj.
  1. 1.

    Unusual; unconventional; not ordinary.

    He has such an offbeat sense of humor that hardly anyone finds his jokes amusing.

词汇关系

名词

同义词 1

upbeat

上位词 2

beat rhythm
形容词

同义词 4

kinky quirky far-out way out

近义相关 1

unconventional

词源

From off- + beat; not following the beat (e.g., of a drum that sounds out cadence).

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