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eccentric

/ɪksɛntrɪk/

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1 · adjective

behaving in an unusual but often interesting way

古怪的；与众不同的

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The eccentric inventor kept a collection of clocks in his kitchen.
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那位古怪的发明家在厨房里收藏了一堆钟表。
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Pronunciation: /ɪksɛntrɪk/

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