
好词典

源自希腊语 para-(超出) + normal(正常),1890年代首次记录使用。
❶ 指超出科学解释范围的现象或事件,通常与超自然、灵异或无法用常理解释的事物相关。
“Many people claim to have experienced paranormal activities in that old house.”
(许多人声称在那栋老房子里经历过超自然现象。)
“The show investigates paranormal events like ghost sightings and UFOs.”
(这个节目调查诸如鬼魂目击和不明飞行物等超常现象。)
paranormal activity — 特指无法用自然规律解释的异常现象,常出现在恐怖片或灵异调查中。
“The family fled their home due to intense paranormal activity.”
(这家人因家中强烈的灵异现象而逃离。)