unconventional
Significado: Not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed; different from the norm.
Unconventional is a broadly positive or neutral word for behaviour, ideas, or approaches that depart from established practice. It is milder than 'radical' and more approving than 'eccentric.' Common in descriptions of artists, thinkers, and innovators. It collocates with 'approach,' 'methods,' 'lifestyle,' 'thinking,' and 'choice.'
Ejemplos
- The architect's unconventional use of recycled materials won widespread acclaim. 那位建筑师对回收材料的非传统使用赢得了广泛赞誉。El uso poco convencional de materiales reciclados por parte del arquitecto cosechó un amplio reconocimiento.その建築家によるリサイクル素材の型破りな使い方は、広く称賛を集めました。그 건축가의 재활용 소재에 대한 파격적인 활용은 널리 찬사를 받았습니다.
- She took an unconventional path to academia, having left school at sixteen to work in theatre. 她走了一条非传统的学术道路——十六岁辍学去剧院工作。Siguió un camino poco convencional hacia el mundo académico: dejó la escuela a los dieciséis años para trabajar en el teatro.彼女は16歳で学校を辞めて劇場で働くという、型破りな道を経て学界に入りました。그녀는 16세에 학교를 그만두고 극장에서 일하는 파격적인 길을 거쳐 학계에 들어섰습니다.
- Their unconventional living arrangement — four generations under one roof — worked surprisingly well. 他们那四世同堂的非传统居住方式出人意料地运行良好。Su modo de vida poco convencional —cuatro generaciones bajo el mismo techo— funcionó sorprendentemente bien.四世代が一つ屋根の下で暮らすという彼らの型破りな生活様式は、驚くほどうまくいきました。사 세대가 한 지붕 아래 사는 그들의 파격적인 생활 방식은 놀랍도록 잘 돌아갔습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general, media, academic
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From un- (not) and conventional (from Latin conventionalis, from conventio, meaning 'agreement, meeting'), from convenire (to come together). The compound dates from the early 19th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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