1ADJ-GRADED (人、态度、行为)不遵循传统的,异于常人的,标新立异的 If you describe a person or their attitude or behaviour as unconventional, you mean that they do not behave in the same way as most other people in their society. (人、态度、行为)不遵循传统的,异于常人的,标新立异的
Linus Pauling is an unconventional genius.
莱纳斯·鲍林是个标新立异的天才人物。
He was known for his unconventional behaviour.
他的特立独行是众所周知的。
He had rather unconventional work habits, preferring to work through the night.
2ADJ-GRADED (做事方式)非传统的,不寻常的,非一般的 An unconventional way of doing something is not the usual way of doing it, and may be rather surprising. (做事方式)非传统的,不寻常的,非一般的
The vaccine had been produced by an unconventional technique.
该疫苗是用非传统工艺生产的。
Despite his unconventional methods, he has inspired pupils more than anyone else.