odd
/ɒd/ · /ɑːd/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2391 in the learning path
奇怪的；不寻常的
Definitions
adj. Strange or different from what is expected.
奇怪的；不寻常的
adj. Not divisible by two without a remainder.
奇数的
adj. Occasional rather than regular or frequent.
偶尔的；零星的
Example
There is an odd smell coming from the fridge.
冰箱里传出一股怪味。
It may seem odd that some rapidly growing cities still lack reliable access to clean drinking water.
一些快速发展的城市仍无法稳定获得清洁饮用水，这可能显得令人费解。
Collocations
- an odd smell
- an odd number
- the odd occasion
- odd jobs
Word family
- oddly (adv.)
- oddness (n.)
- oddity (n.)
Synonyms
- strange
- unusual
Antonyms
- ordinary
- even
Usage tip
the odd加单数名词常表示偶尔的某事。
FAQ
- What does odd mean?
- Strange or different from what is expected. Not divisible by two without a remainder. Occasional rather than regular or frequent.
- How is odd pronounced?
- UK /ɒd/, US /ɑːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
