quirk

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考研GRE Collins 1

n. a narrow groove beside a beading
v. twist or curve abruptly

n. 古怪举动, 俏皮话, 急转

Collins 星级

14,107

BNC 频率

12,149

使用频率

quirk 没有明显的词根和词缀，但它与拉丁语“quirere”（寻求）有关，可以联想到“寻找特别之处”。

例句

1. She has a quirk of always wearing mismatched socks.

她有一个习惯，总是穿着不匹配的袜子。

2. His quirk for collecting unusual hats makes him stand out in a crowd.

他收集奇特帽子的习惯让他在人群中显得与众不同。

3. Everyone has their own little quirks that make them unique.

每个人都有自己的小习惯，这使他们变得独特。