单词 | quirky |
释义 | quirky (kwɜːʳki ) Word forms: quirkier , quirkiest adjective Something or someone that is quirky is rather odd or unpredictable in their appearance, character, or behaviour. We've developed a reputation for being quite quirky and original. Synonyms: odd, unusual, eccentric, idiosyncratic quirkiness uncountable noun You will probably notice an element of quirkiness in his behaviour. [+ in] Collocations: quirky design The 16 beautiful bedrooms each have their own light, elegant and quirky design, most with garden views. Times, Sunday Times An artful balance of refined quirky design puts a bath in your bedroom and minimalism everywhere else. Times, Sunday Times The most inspired green furnishings combine reused materials and quirky design flair, producing something new and exciting. Times, Sunday Times They're light, airy and have some quirky design touches - ours had a giant mural of a parrot riding a bike. The Sun We love the quirky design. The Sun It has lost that quirky detail that no other concert hall in the world has. Times, Sunday Times Life enters this poem in several ways, not least in the quirky detail of the bird's 'hops', an unexpected flash of sympathetic vitality in the diction. The Times Literary Supplement I also adored his appreciation of the quirky detail. Times, Sunday Times She notices touching, quirky details of daily life, and has an ear for linguistic oddity. The Times Literary Supplement Places are conjured up with laconic flair, typically by juxtaposition of vivid, quirky details. Times, Sunday Times We both have the same quirky sense of humour and the habit of drifting off in our heads quite often. Times, Sunday Times They also share a quirky sense of humour, inspiring fans to look out for new show catchphrases and food innuendos. The Sun He had a very quirky sense of humour. Times, Sunday Times We shared the same quirky sense of humour and our chemistry was off the scale. The Sun It might instead be seen as evidence that the wearers had a slightly quirky sense of humour. The Times Literary Supplement Those who cover the game will miss him, as much for his quirky style in interviews as his sweet ball-striking on the course. Times, Sunday Times New love has a quirky style. The Sun But the self-consciously quirky style and winsome indie-rock soundtrack feel just a little too calculated. Times, Sunday Times The series was formatted to portray a retro, fun and quirky style. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 While the game had all the classic trappings for the genre, complete with its own quirky style, it seemed to lack the polish required to stand-out. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 古怪的外貌、性格或行为 Japanese: 風変わりな |
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