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askew

UK/əˈskjuː/US/ә'skju:/
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Not straight; turned or twisted to one side.

歪斜的;不正的

adv.

In a tilted or crooked manner; to one side.

歪斜地;斜着

Root Breakdown

Native English
askewother
=askew

Common Collocations

  • 1.go askew变歪斜
  • 2.hang askew歪斜地挂
  • 3.lay askew歪斜地放

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His tie was askew after the fight.

  • 2.

    The picture hung askew on the wall.

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