Eccentric



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解释

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• adj. 古怪的, 反常的 n.古怪的人
• ［英］ adj.古怪的, 反常的 ( deviating from the norm; unconventional)
• ［记］ ec ( 出) +centr ( 中心) +ic -> 离开中心 -> 古怪的
• ［同］ 同根词: centrifuge ( 离心力) ; concentrate ( 集中)

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective

• Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin eccentricus, from Greek ekkentros, from ex out of + kentron center
• Date: circa 1630
• 1.
  • a. deviating from an established or usual pattern or style <eccentric products>
  • b. deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways <an eccentric millionaire>
• 2.
  • a. deviating from a circular path; especially elliptical 1 <an eccentric orbit>
  • b. located elsewhere than at the geometrical center; also having the axis or support so located <an eccentric wheel>
• Synonyms: see strange
• ? eccentrically adverb

II. noun

• Date: 1827
• 1. a mechanical device consisting of an eccentric disk communicating its motion to a rod so as to produce reciprocating motion
• 2. an eccentric person

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