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●out of ˈwhack (informal, especially NAmE) 1. not appropriate or correct, especially in relation to sth else (尤指和其他事物相比)不一致,不对头◆The Olympics have made flights and accommodation here incredibly expensive. Prices are way out of whack with normal. 奥运会的举办使本地机票和住宿的价格飞涨,高得匪夷所思。◆If you ask me, his priorities are all out of whack. He should find a job first, then decide where to live. 要是你想听听我的意见,那我说他没有分清主次。他应该先去找份工作,再决定住哪儿。2. (especially of a system or machine 尤指系统或机器) not working as it should 运行不正常;有故障◆Don’t bother trying to call me on my cellphone. It’s out of whack again. 不要打我的手机,它又出问题了。 |