peculiar
/pɪˈkjuːliə/ · /pɪˈkjuːljɚ/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4499 in the learning path
奇怪的；不寻常的
Definitions
adj. strange or unusual, sometimes in an unpleasant way
奇怪的；不寻常的
adj. belonging only to a particular person, group, place, or thing
特有的；独具的
Example
A peculiar smell came from the cupboard under the stairs.
楼梯下的柜子里飘出一股怪味。
Some environmental challenges are peculiar to coastal cities, including saltwater intrusion and damage caused by storm surges.
一些环境挑战是沿海城市特有的，包括海水入侵和风暴潮造成的破坏。
Collocations
- peculiar smell
- peculiar behaviour
- peculiar to
Word family
- peculiarity (n.)
- peculiarly (adv.)
Synonyms
- strange
- odd
- unusual
Antonyms
- ordinary
- normal
Usage tip
peculiar to表示“……特有的”，不是“奇怪”。
FAQ
- What does peculiar mean?
- strange or unusual, sometimes in an unpleasant way belonging only to a particular person, group, place, or thing
- How is peculiar pronounced?
- UK /pɪˈkjuːliə/, US /pɪˈkjuːljɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
