| 释义 |
Adverb: out of the way- Extraordinary; unusual
"such erratic behaviour was out of the way for him" - Improper; amiss;
- In a remote location or at a distance from the usual route
"the restaurant is top-notch, but a little out of the way" - Murdered
"the mob boss wanted his rival out of the way" - Dealt with; disposed of
"I'm so relieved that my midterm is out of the way" - So as not to obstruct or hinder
"put that box out of the way so that no one trips on it"
Adjective: out-of-the-way- Out of the ordinary
"out-of-the-way information" - Improper or even offensive
"out-of-the-way remarks" - Remote from populous or much-travelled regions
"they found a quiet out-of-the-way resort"
- off the beaten track
See also: far, improper, unusual |