词汇 | out of character |
释义 | Idiom out of character Theme: UNUSUAL unlike one's usual behavior.Ann's remark was quite out of character.It was out of character for Ann to act so stubborn. Idiom out of character Theme: PERFORMANCE inappropriate for the character that an actor is playing.Bill went out of character when the audience started giggling.Bill played the part so well that it was hard for him to get out of character after the performance. out of character1. Very unlike the way someone would normally speak or behave; uncharacteristic. That outburst was certainly out of character. Tom is usually very happy and laid back. I had no idea her grades were getting so low—that's so out of character for Jane. 2. Inconsistent with the traits or characteristics assigned to the character that one plays, as in a film or play. She is a consummate professional. She didn't even go out of character when a part of the set collapsed halfway through the scene. You're playing an 18th-century princess—saying "totally awesome" is a bit out of character, don't you think? out of character1. unlike one's usual behavior. Ann's remark was quite out of character. It was out of character for Ann to act so stubborn. 2. inappropriate for the character that an actor is playing. Bill went out of character when the audience started giggling. Bill played the part so well that it was hard for him to get out of character after the performance. ˌin/ˌout of ˈcharacter(of somebody’s behaviour, etc.) of the kind you would/would not expect from them; characteristic/uncharacteristic: That unpleasant remark she made was quite out of character.‘I’m sure it was Bill I saw from the bus. He was arguing with a police officer.’ ‘Well, that’s in character, anyway!’out of character Inconsistent with someone's general character or behavior: a response so much out of character that it amazed me. |
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