discordant
/dɪsˈkɔːdənt/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈskȯr-dᵊnt/ (ame, mw)
discordant — 形容詞
- discordantpositive
- more discordantcomparative
- most discordantsuperlative
1. not matching other facts, ideas, values, or parts that should fit together
不一致的
和其他事實、安排或價值不相符
not matching other facts, ideas, values, or parts that should fit together
Daniel found the witness's story discordant with the security video.
Daniel 發現證人的說法和監視器畫面不一致。
discordant with + evidence
The new dress code seems discordant with the company's relaxed image.
新的服裝規定和公司輕鬆的形象顯得不一致。
discordant with + public image
Several survey results were discordant with what teachers heard from parents.
幾份調查結果和老師從家長那裡聽到的情況並不一致。
Rania's sudden praise felt discordant after weeks of open criticism.
在連續幾週公開批評之後，Rania 突然的稱讚顯得很不協調。
- inconsistent
best for facts, statements, or behaviour that do not match
- incompatible
suggests two things do not work well together
- at odds
common phrase for views or actions in conflict
- consistent
matching the other facts or parts
- compatible
able to fit or work well together
文法句型
discordant with + noun
用法筆記
Often used with with when one thing is compared against evidence, values, plans, or another standard. Distinguish this sense from sense 3, which is about something feeling out of place in a scene or mood.
2. making a rough, unpleasant noise because the sounds do not blend well
刺耳的
聲音不協調而難聽
making a rough, unpleasant noise because the sounds do not blend well
A discordant trumpet note spoiled the calm start of the concert.
一個刺耳的小號音破壞了音樂會平靜的開場。
discordant + instrument note
The old speaker gave a discordant buzz during the school play.
那個舊喇叭在學校戲劇演出時發出刺耳的嗡嗡聲。
discordant + mechanical sound
Upstairs, discordant voices kept the baby awake past midnight.
樓上不協調的談話聲讓嬰兒過了半夜還睡不著。
The choir stopped when one discordant guitar chord cut through the hymn.
一個刺耳的吉他和弦突然蓋過聖歌時，合唱團停了下來。
- harmonious
describes sounds that blend pleasantly
- melodious
emphasizes sweetness and tunefulness
文法句型
discordant + note
discordant + chord
discordant + voice
用法筆記
Usually used for music, voices, bells, or other sounds that clash with each other. It is more about bad sound combinations than simple loudness.
3. looking or sounding wrong because it stands apart from the style or mood around
不搭調的
在周圍風格或氣氛中顯得突兀
looking or sounding wrong because it stands apart from the style or mood around it
The bright plastic sign looked discordant in the old stone church.
那塊亮色塑膠招牌放在那座老石教堂裡看起來很不搭調。
discordant in + setting
Bao's cheerful ringtone felt discordant during the hospital memorial service.
Bao 那個歡快的鈴聲在醫院追思會上顯得很不搭調。
discordant during + solemn event
The silver shoes seemed discordant beside her plain black uniform.
那雙銀色鞋子擺在她素黑的制服旁邊顯得很突兀。
A silly joke sounded discordant in the judge's final remarks.
在法官最後的致詞裡插入一個愚蠢的笑話，聽起來很不搭調。
- incongruous
formal word for something that seems wrong in a setting
- jarring
stronger and more sudden in effect
- out of place
plain phrase for not fitting the scene
- fitting
suits the setting or mood
- appropriate
matches what the situation calls for
文法句型
discordant in + place
discordant during + event
用法筆記
Used for an element that feels jarring within a setting, design, or moment. Unlike sense 1, this sense is about the impression of mismatch rather than a factual contradiction.