out-of-place

[US]/[ˈaʊt ɒv ˈpleɪs]/
[UK]/[ˈaʊt ʌv ˈpleɪs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.不合适的; 不相称的; 不妥当的;不自然的; 笨拙的; 别扭的
adv.不恰当地; 不适当地
n.不协调的事物; 格格不入的东西

Phrases & Collocations

out-of-place feeling

格格不入的感觉

out-of-place behavior

不合时宜的行为

feel out-of-place

感到格格不入

out-of-place object

不合群的物品

completely out-of-place

完全不合时宜

out-of-place person

格格不入的人

being out-of-place

显得格格不入

seemed out-of-place

显得不合时宜

out-of-place comment

不合时宜的评论

out-of-place detail

不协调的细节

Example Sentences

the antique clock felt completely out-of-place in the modern kitchen.

那古老的钟表在现代厨房里显得格格不入。

his comment was out-of-place and inappropriate for the serious discussion.

他的评论不合时宜,不适合认真的讨论。

a tropical flower seemed out-of-place in the snowy landscape.

热带花在白雪皑皑的景色中显得格异。

the loud music was out-of-place at the formal dinner.

在正式的晚宴上,嘈杂的音乐显得不合时宜。

her casual attire felt out-of-place at the black-tie event.

她在晚礼服晚会上的休闲装扮显得不合群。

his jokes were out-of-place and made everyone uncomfortable.

他的笑话不合时宜,让每个人都感到不舒服。

a brightly colored car looked out-of-place among the gray sedans.

一辆色彩鲜艳的汽车在灰色轿车中显得突兀。

the informal language was out-of-place in the professional report.

在专业报告中使用非正式的语言显得不合适。

her behavior was out-of-place and disrespectful to the guests.

她的行为不合规矩,对客人不尊重。

a single, mismatched sock was out-of-place in the otherwise perfect outfit.

在整体完美的服装中,一双不配套的袜子显得格格不入。

the silly hat felt out-of-place at the somber funeral.

在庄重的葬礼上,滑稽的帽子显得不合时宜。

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