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单词 out of the way
释义

out of the way

1(Of a place) remote: we’re too out of the way for mains electricity [as modifier]: an out-of-the-way rural district...
  • Already we've seen the need for both spouses to work simply to afford a roof over their heads frequently in out-of-the-way locations remote from their place of work.
  • Akin to rats deserting a sinking ship, four survivors flee out of the major cities to a secluded, out-of-the-way shopping mall.
  • They hide in out-of-the-way places and plan and plot and scheme.

Synonyms

outlying, outer, outermost;
distant, remote, faraway, far-flung, peripheral, isolated, sequestered, lonely, godforsaken, secluded, inaccessible, obscure, off the beaten track, unfrequented, backwoods
2Dealt with or finished: economic recovery will begin once the election is out of the way...
  • When this deal is out of the way we will then set about floating the company on the gray market.
  • Whatever the reasons, we will have to wait until the European elections are out of the way before any announcements.
  • No wonder many Labour strategists want the election safely out of the way as soon as possible.
2.1(Of a person) no longer an obstacle or hindrance to someone’s plans: why did Josie want her out of the way?...
  • Now that the general is out of the way, all our plans can be put into action.
  • He wants you out of the way so you don't ruin his plans.
  • Was this some sort of plan to keep her busy and out of the way?
3 [usually with negative] Unusual, exceptional, or remarkable: he’d seen nothing out of the way...
  • Asked if he knew what contributed to his long life and good health, Joe remarked that he did nothing out of the way and did not abuse himself.
  • The doors were locked and nothing out of the way had been heard.
  • But, as expected, nothing out of the way came to light.

Synonyms

strange, unusual, peculiar, odd, funny, curious, bizarre, weird, uncanny, queer, unexpected, unfamiliar, abnormal, off-centre;
atypical, anomalous, untypical, different, out of the ordinary, foreign, exceptional, rare, extraordinary, remarkable, puzzling, mystifying, mysterious, perplexing, baffling, unaccountable, incongruous, uncommon, irregular, singular, deviant, aberrant, freak, freakish;
suspicious, dubious, questionable;
eerie, unnatural;
Scottish unco;
French outré
informal fishy, creepy, spooky
British informal rum
North American informal bizarro
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