
好词典

源自拉丁语 'eccentricus'(偏离中心的),由 'ex-'(出)和 'centrum'(中心)组成,后经法语 'excentricité' 进入英语。
❶ 指行为或性格上的古怪、与众不同,常带有偏离常规或社会标准的特点。
“His eccentricity made him stand out in the small town.”
(他的古怪行为让他在小镇上显得与众不同。)
“She was known for her eccentricity, like wearing mismatched shoes.”
(她以古怪著称,比如穿不配对的鞋子。)
❶ 在数学或物理学中,指偏离圆形或中心的程度,如椭圆轨道的形状参数。
“The eccentricity of the planet's orbit was calculated by astronomers.”
(天文学家计算了这颗行星轨道的偏心率。)
“A circle has an eccentricity of zero.”
(圆的偏心率为零。)
eccentricity of behavior — 形容某人行为上的古怪或非常规特点,通常带有中性或幽默的意味。
“His eccentricity of behavior amused everyone at the party.”
(他行为上的古怪让派对上的每个人都觉得有趣。)