non-traditionally

IPA/nˈɒntɹɐdˈɪʃənəli/
IPA/nˈɑːntɹɐdˈɪʃənəli/

non-traditionally — 副詞

1. in a way that differs from or deliberately avoids the customs, beliefs, or metho

1.副詞B2
釋義

非傳統地

不遵循傳統方式地

in a way that differs from or deliberately avoids the customs, beliefs, or methods that have been established and followed over a long period of time within a particular society or group

例句

The couple decided to celebrate their wedding anniversary non-traditionally by hiking in Patagonia.

這對夫妻決定非傳統地慶祝結婚紀念日，去巴塔哥尼亞健行。

collocation: celebrate + non-traditionally

Naoko's parents raised her non-traditionally, encouraging both art and science equally.

Naoko 的父母非傳統地養育她，同時鼓勵藝術和科學的發展。

collocation: raise + non-traditionally

同義詞
  • unconventionally

    emphasizes breaking social norms or expectations, often with a rebellious tone

  • innovatively

    focuses on introducing new ideas or methods, not just departing from tradition

  • alternatively

    suggests one choice among several, without the sense of deliberately opposing tradition

反義詞

文法句型

modifies a verb phrase

modifies an adjective

用法筆記

Most common with verbs describing lifestyle choices (live, raise, celebrate, educate) and organizational methods (operate, structure, teach). Frequently modifies the entire verb phrase rather than a single verb.

常見錯誤

❌He dresses non-traditionally in jeans every day.
✅He dresses non-traditionally by wearing hand-dyed clothes instead of store-bought items.
💡'non-traditionally' is used when the method actively differs from established customs, not just for informal or casual choices.
❌We non-traditionally have dinner at 6 PM.
✅We eat non-traditionally by having our main meal at midday instead of the evening.
💡'non-traditionally' contrasts with cultural food customs, not just a personal schedule.