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freak

/friːk/

CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #5448 in the learning path

异常的;罕见的

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Definitions

adj. Very unusual and unexpected

异常的;罕见的

n. Someone extremely interested in a particular activity or subject

狂热爱好者

v. To become very frightened or upset, or make someone so

惊慌;吓坏

Example

A freak hailstorm covered our garden in white ice.

一场罕见的冰雹把我们的花园盖上了一层白冰。

A freak weather event can expose weaknesses in urban infrastructure and disrupt essential public services.

异常天气事件可能暴露城市基础设施的薄弱环节,并扰乱基本公共服务。

Collocations

  • a freak accident
  • a freak storm
  • a fitness freak
  • freak out

Word family

  • freaky (adj.)

Synonyms

  • unusual
  • abnormal

Usage tip

形容词通常置于名词前;动词常用freak out。

Note

用作名词贬称外貌或行为异常的人时带侮辱性。

FAQ

What does freak mean?
Very unusual and unexpected Someone extremely interested in a particular activity or subject To become very frightened or upset, or make someone so
How is freak pronounced?
UK /friːk/, US /friːk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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