单词 | unconventional |
释义 | unconventional (ʌnkənvenʃənəl ) 1. adjective If you describe a person or their attitude or behaviour as unconventional, you mean that they do not behave in the same way as most other people in their society. Linus Pauling is an unconventional genius. He was known for his unconventional behaviour. He had rather unconventional work habits, preferring to work through the night. Synonyms: unusual, unorthodox, odd, eccentric 2. adjective An unconventional way of doing something is not the usual way of doing it, and may be rather surprising. The vaccine had been produced by an unconventional technique. Despite his unconventional methods, he has inspired pupils more than anyone else. Their relationship was unconventional. Synonyms: unorthodox, original, unusual, irregular Collocations: unconventional approach Soon, this unconventional approach brings rewards and ideas that hold great promise, now and for the future. Times, Sunday Times Her unconventional approach to courting publicity has annoyed as many scientists as it has pleased. Times, Sunday Times In this film, the pair combine to try an unconventional approach to letting her get her job back. Times, Sunday Times That was where he pioneered his unconventional approach to cultural diplomacy. Times, Sunday Times Some of the schools will have an unconventional approach. Times, Sunday Times However, her unconventional method of diving caused significant damage to her upper works. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Worthy as usual had an unconventional method of stopping the stolen items from leaving the camp. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They did it by hiring and motivating some of the best talent of the past two generations, albeit with unconventional methods. Times, Sunday Times But his success was short-lived as the authorities soon took issue with his unconventional methods. The Sun In tonight's final visit we watch surgeons forced to use unconventional methods to get operations completed, including a scheme to overcome the five-year wait on the kidney donor scheme. Times, Sunday Times Last year in excess of 45,000 land wells were drilled and unconventional oil now represents a material part of the overall supply mix. Times, Sunday Times In the same book he predicted the development of unconventional oil and gas resources thanks to the advent of new technologies including hydraulic fracturing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Also, there have been concerns about the uncertainty surrounding peak oil production and the higher cost of extracting unconventional oil. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Such mitigation could include energy conservation, fuel substitution, and the use of unconventional oil. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These oil sands resources are called unconventional oil to distinguish them from oil which can be extracted using traditional oil well methods. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite his unconventional technique, he considered himself an historical painter working with abstract subject matter. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, with the passage of time, companies have developed more unconventional techniques to catch the attention of the clients. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The cinematographer also used unconventional techniques and materials to create unique lighting effects. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As a mostly self-taught musician, he developed his facility on all of his instruments using unconventional techniques, which gave his playing an unmatched fluidity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I wanted to find out more about his obsession with walking and wayfaring, and his unconventional way of recording his journeys. Times, Sunday Times She laughs as she recalls the unconventional way they got together. The Sun His independence and unconventional way of working has had two advantages. Times, Sunday Times He had an equally unconventional way of coping with literary fans. Times, Sunday Times The 32-minute film was described as a fun, unconventional way to teach scriptwriting through educational therapy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 非传统的 Japanese: 慣例に従わない |
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