英语词汇“uncanny”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

adj

If something is uncanny, it is so mysterious, strange, or unfamiliar that it seems supernatural. If you hear strange music echoing through your attic, you might refer to it as positively uncanny.

You can also use uncanny to refer to something that is so remarkable that it is beyond what is natural: as in "uncanny abilities." This adjective was formed in English from the prefix un- "not" and canny "fortunate, safe." The current meaning of English canny is "careful and clever, especially in handling money."

WORD FAMILY

uncanny: uncannily+/canny: cannier, canniest, cannily, uncanny

USAGE EXAMPLES

Though it aired in March, it bore an uncanny resemblance to the end of 2016: Public scrutiny of a successful woman.

New York Times(Dec 28, 2016)

He also imbued the human face and body with uncanny expressiveness and purpose.

New York Times(Dec 22, 2016)

There is the juxtaposition of the suburban and the uncanny.

Los Angeles Times(Dec 22, 2016)

1adj surpassing the ordinary or normal

his uncanny sense of direction

Syn

preternatural
extraordinary

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

2adj suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

"stumps...had uncanny shapes as of monstrous creatures"- John Galsworthy

Syn

eldritch, unearthly, weird
supernatural

not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material

单词	uncanny
释义	uncanny (once / 1466 pages) adj If something is uncanny, it is so mysterious, strange, or unfamiliar that it seems supernatural. If you hear strange music echoing through your attic, you might refer to it as positively uncanny. You can also use uncanny to refer to something that is so remarkable that it is beyond what is natural: as in "uncanny abilities." This adjective was formed in English from the prefix un- "not" and canny "fortunate, safe." The current meaning of English canny is "careful and clever, especially in handling money." WORD FAMILY uncanny: uncannily+/canny: cannier, canniest, cannily, uncanny USAGE EXAMPLES Though it aired in March, it bore an uncanny resemblance to the end of 2016: Public scrutiny of a successful woman. New York Times(Dec 28, 2016) He also imbued the human face and body with uncanny expressiveness and purpose. New York Times(Dec 22, 2016) There is the juxtaposition of the suburban and the uncanny. Los Angeles Times(Dec 22, 2016) 1adj surpassing the ordinary or normal his uncanny sense of direction Syn preternatural extraordinary beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable 2adj suggesting the operation of supernatural influences "stumps...had uncanny shapes as of monstrous creatures"- John Galsworthy Syn eldritch, unearthly, weird supernatural not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material
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