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quirk

UK/kwә:k/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

An unusual habit, trait, or characteristic of a person or thing; an idiosyncrasy

怪癖,奇特之处,特殊习惯

v.

To move or twist in an odd or unexpected way

扭动,怪异地移动

Root Breakdown

Native English
quirkother
=quirk

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His most obvious quirk was collecting vintage typewriters.

  • 2.

    She had an odd quirk of always wearing mismatched socks.

  • 3.

    A quirk of fate led them to meet on that fateful day.

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