unparallel
unparallel — 形容詞
- unparallelpositive
- more unparallelcomparative
- most unparallelsuperlative
1. used for lines, edges, or rows that run beside each other without keeping the sa
不平行
沒有保持等距並排
used for lines, edges, or rows that run beside each other without keeping the same distance apart
Kian adjusted the picture frame when the top and bottom edges looked unparallel.
Kian 看到相框上下兩邊不平行，就把它調整了一下。
look + unparallel
The shelf looked slightly unparallel after one metal bracket came loose.
一個金屬托架鬆開後，這個層板看起來有些不平行。
slightly unparallel
During the bridge inspection, Andrés saw that two steel cables were unparallel.
在橋梁檢查時，Andrés 看到兩條鋼纜是不平行的。
The old gate would not close because its wooden posts had grown unparallel.
那扇舊門關不上，因為它的木柱已經變得不平行。
- nonparallel
a more common technical form with the same basic meaning
- misaligned
broader; can describe parts that do not line up, not only lines
- askew
suggests something crooked or tilted rather than strictly geometric spacing
- parallel
describes lines or edges that stay the same distance apart
文法句型
be unparallel
slightly unparallel
unparallel + plural noun
用法筆記
Rare in modern English and mostly seen in technical or older writing. In everyday use, speakers usually prefer 'not parallel'.