Perverse
Pronunciation:pərˈvɜːrs
EN→ZH
Quick Translations
- 倒行逆施的
- 走入歧途的
- 不正当的
Definitions
adjective
Definition
Showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable.
In ZH
表现出故意和顽固的希望以不合理或不可接受的方式行事。
Examples
- The new law was so perverse that even the politicians who voted for it found themselves confused by its implications, which were more convoluted than a mystery novel.
- After the debate about whether pineapple belongs on pizza, the perverse idea to add pickles to ice cream gained popularity. Let's just say, not everyone is on board with that trend!
- In a perverse twist of fate, the cat decided that the vacuum cleaner was her best friend, while her owner found themselves screaming and running for the hills.
Cultural Notes
In English, 'perverse' can imply a sense of humor about someone behaving in a way that is contrary to social norms. It’s often used in a lighthearted context, such as joking about someone's unusual tastes.
noun
Definition
A perverse person; someone who behaves in a way that is contrary to what is expected or accepted.
In ZH
一个乖戾的人；以不符合期望或接受的方式行事的人。
Examples
- At the party, she became the perverse of the group, insisting that everyone dance to elevator music instead of the latest hits. People left shaking their heads!
- He was known as the office perverse, always finding ways to bypass the rules, like sending emails just to complain about sending emails.
- The perverse in his personality often led him to argue just for the sake of arguing, making him both infuriating and oddly entertaining.
Cultural Notes
This noun form is less commonly used in everyday language but can be employed humorously to describe someone who enjoys being contrary or difficult.