nonstandard

nonstandard — 形容詞

  • nonstandardpositive
  • more nonstandardcomparative
  • most nonstandardsuperlative

1. different from the usual size, shape, quality, or way of doing things that peopl

1.形容詞B2
釋義

非標準的

與公認尺寸、規格或常規不同的

different from the usual size, shape, quality, or way of doing things that people generally expect or accept.

例句

The builder measured the doorframe twice because its width was a nonstandard size.

建築工人把門框量了兩次，因為門的寬度是非標準尺寸。

nonstandard + size for unusual measurements

Ryo asked the mechanic whether a nonstandard part would fit his old motorcycle.

Ryo 問技師，非標準的零件是否能裝在他的老舊摩托車上。

nonstandard + part for unusual components

同義詞
  • unusual

    broader — anything uncommon, not necessarily breaking a standard

  • abnormal

    stronger negative or clinical connotation; often used in medical or statistical contexts

  • irregular

    focuses on departure from a regular pattern or schedule

反義詞
  • standard

    the direct opposite — conforming to the accepted measure

  • normal

    conforming to the usual pattern or expectation

文法句型

nonstandard + noun

be nonstandard

remain nonstandard

用法筆記

Unlike substandard, which means below an acceptable level, nonstandard simply means different from the usual size or type without implying lower quality. Frequently used with nouns such as size, part, format, design, and equipment.

常見錯誤

❌This product is nonstandard' (meaning it is low quality).
✅This product is substandard.
💡Nonstandard means different from the usual measure; substandard means below the acceptable level.

2. describes a word, pronunciation, or sentence structure that most educated users

2.形容詞B2
釋義

不合規範的

不符合標準語言用法的

describes a word, pronunciation, or sentence structure that most educated users of the language would not accept as correct.

例句

Karim's teacher told him that 'ain't' is nonstandard and should be avoided in essays.

Karim 的老師告訴他，"ain't" 是不合規範的用字，在作文中應避免使用。

'ain't' as a classic example of nonstandard vocabulary

Leo noticed that his grandmother's dialect included many nonstandard verb forms from her home region.

Leo 注意到祖母的方言中包含許多來自她家鄉的不合規範的動詞形式。

nonstandard + verb forms for dialect features

同義詞
  • dialectal

    more neutral — describes features belonging to a specific regional or social dialect

  • substandard

    stronger negative value judgment, implies the language is inferior

  • ungrammatical

    narrower — only about grammar, not pronunciation or word choice

反義詞
  • standard

    conforming to the usage of educated native speakers

  • correct

    widely accepted as proper in the language community

文法句型

nonstandard + noun

be considered nonstandard

be labeled nonstandard

用法筆記

Distinguish from 'informal' — informal language is appropriate in casual settings, whereas nonstandard language is typically considered incorrect even in casual speech by educated speakers. Common with nouns such as word, pronunciation, grammar, dialect, and form.

常見錯誤

❌Using "ain't" is just informal.
✅Using "ain't" is nonstandard, not merely informal.
💡Nonstandard language goes beyond informality; most educated speakers consider it incorrect regardless of the setting.