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maverick

/ˈmævɚɪk/

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a person who acts independently of a group or convention

特立独行的人

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The scientist was seen as a maverick for challenging a long-accepted theory.
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那位科学家因挑战长期被接受的理论而被视为特立独行的人。
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Pronunciation: /ˈmævɚɪk/

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