quirkiness
quirkiness — 名詞
1. an appealing oddness or distinctive charm that makes someone or something stand
奇特魅力
不尋常但有吸引力與趣味的特質
an appealing oddness or distinctive charm that makes someone or something stand out because they are noticeably different from the ordinary
Léa's friends admired the quirkiness of her home, with mismatched furniture and odd artwork.
Léa 的朋友們很欣賞她家的奇特魅力——屋裡擺滿了不搭調的家具和奇怪的藝術品。
collocation: quirkiness of [possessive noun]
The café attracted customers with its quirkiness — upside-down tables and chairs on the ceiling.
這家咖啡廳以它的奇特魅力吸引顧客上門——例如倒置的桌子和掛在天花板上的椅子。
collocation: attract customers with its quirkiness
Critics praised the film's quirkiness, calling it a welcome break from formulaic Hollywood movies.
影評人讚揚這部電影的獨特趣味，稱其為公式化的好萊塢作品帶來了令人耳目一新的改變。
collocation: praised for its quirkiness
Arjun loved the neighbourhood's quirkiness, where each shop had its own unusual character.
Arjun 喜愛這個社區的奇特魅力，這裡的每一間小店都有自己的獨特個性。
- endearing quirkiness
- charming quirkiness
- delightful quirkiness
- appreciate the quirkiness
- embrace the quirkiness
- eccentricity
Can be neutral or critical; eccentricity often suggests behaviour that is odd rather than charming.
- whimsy
More playful and light-hearted; whimsy emphasises fun imagination, not overall oddness.
- unconventionality
Focuses on deliberate rejection of norms, not on the appealing quality of the difference.
- ordinariness
The quality of being completely normal and unremarkable.
- conventionality
Following accepted standards and traditions without deviation.
文法句型
the quirkiness of [noun]
用法筆記
Almost always carries a positive or affectionate tone — it suggests unusual features that are appealing, not merely odd. Compare with eccentricity, which can range from neutral to mildly critical.
常見錯誤
同根字
- quirk名詞B2
- quirky形容詞B2
- quirkily副詞C1
常見搭配
常用片語
- sense of quirkiness
- touch of quirkiness
- air of quirkiness
- appreciate the quirkiness of
- embrace the quirkiness of