| 单词 | erratic |
| 释义 | erratic (once / 1817 pages) adj The adjective erratic describes things that are unpredictable, unusual, and that deviate from the norm. An erratic quarterback might completely confuse his receivers waiting for a pass. Like its linguistic relative, error, the adjective erratic means "deviating from the norm," or "wrong." It also implies behavior or qualities that are unpredictable or odd. The word comes from the Latin verb errare, or "to wander" off course. In the field of geology, a rock that is erratic is unlike others in its environment because it has been transported by glacial activity. Likewise, someone driving a car that veers out of its lane is said to be driving erratically. WORD FAMILYerratic: erratically USAGE EXAMPLESThe victory cemented his reputation as highly dangerous if not a bit erratic. Los Angeles Times(Dec 31, 2016) Syracuse was erratic through much of the nonconference portion of its schedule, losing five times. Washington Times(Dec 30, 2016) “Demand is erratic and its value not just tied to the quality.” Washington Post(Dec 21, 2016) 1adj liable to sudden unpredictable change erratic behavior Syn fickle, mercurial, quicksilver changeable, changeful such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change 2adj likely to perform unpredictably erratic winds are the bane of a sailor Syn temperamental undependable, unreliable not worthy of reliance or trust 3adj having no fixed course an erratic comet Syn planetary, wandering unsettled not settled or established |
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