offbeat
UK/'ɒfbi:t/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Unusual and unconventional in an appealing way
不落俗套的，另类的
n.
(music) an unaccented beat between the main beats
（音乐）弱拍，非重音拍
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedoff + beat. In music the offbeat is the weak beat between the strong ones. Stepping off the main rhythm gives the figurative sense: offbeat = unconventional, pleasantly out of step with the mainstream.
Root beat still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.offbeat humour另类幽默
- 2.offbeat charm另类魅力
- 3.offbeat style另类风格
Example Sentences
- 1.
I love her offbeat sense of humour.
- 2.
The film has an offbeat charm all its own.