Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #11748
idiosyncratic
特有的；特殊的
peculiar to the individual
- 1.
Peculiar to a specific individual; eccentric.
个人特有的；古怪的。
个人特有的；古怪的。；特质的；异质的；特殊的；[医] 特[异反]应性的；特异体质的
In use
His idiosyncratic approach to cooking involves using unusual spice combinations.
The artist's idiosyncratic brushstrokes are instantly recognizable.
She has an idiosyncratic habit of humming while she works.
be idiosyncratic
作表语时说明主语具有独特或个性化的特点。
His approach to teaching is idiosyncratic.
他的教学方法很特别。
idiosyncratic + noun
作定语修饰名词，强调该名词带有个人特有的性质。
She has an idiosyncratic sense of humor.
她有一种独特的幽默感。
be idiosyncratic to + noun
后接 to 时表示“为……所特有”，常用于医学或学术语境。
These symptoms are idiosyncratic to this patient.
这些症状是该患者所特有的。
Common mistakes
His idiosyncratic is always wearing a red hat.His idiosyncrasy is always wearing a red hat.
idiosyncratic 是形容词，不能直接作主语；表示“特有的癖好或特性”时应用名词形式 idiosyncrasy。
This habit is idiosyncratic for him.This habit is idiosyncratic to him.
idiosyncratic 常与介词 to 搭配，表示“为某人所特有”，此处不能用 for。
Connections
Collocations
- idiosyncratic style
- 独特的风格
- Her idiosyncratic style made her stand out in the fashion world.她独特的风格使她在时尚界脱颖而出。
- idiosyncratic way
- 独特的方式
- He has an idiosyncratic way of solving problems.他有自己独特的解决问题的方式。
- idiosyncratic behavior
- 个人特有的行为
- The bird's idiosyncratic behavior fascinated the researchers.这只鸟独特的行为令研究者着迷。
- idiosyncratic beliefs
- 特有的信念
- His idiosyncratic beliefs set him apart from his colleagues.他特有的信念使他与同事们格格不入。
- idiosyncratic mixture
- 独特的混合
- The dish is an idiosyncratic mixture of sweet and spicy flavors.这道菜是甜味和辣味的独特混合。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想：idio像“ID”（身份），syncratic像“syn”（同）——别人同不了、只属于你ID的独特特质。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：学术写作、文学评论、正式演讲 通常用于较正式的书面语，多出现在学术或评论类文本中，日常口语较少使用。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Genuine rhymes: static, systematic, automatic, charismatic, and fanatic all end with /ˈ...ætɪk/ (or /ˈmætɪk/, /ˈnætɪk/) and rhyme with idiosyncratic /ˌɪdiəsɪŋˈkrætɪk/. Caution: idiotic looks similar because of the shared initial idio-, but it is pronounced /ˌɪdiˈɒtɪk/ (or /ˌɪdiˈɑːtɪk/ in American English), so it does not rhyme.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, OCTANOVE, WIKTIONARY.