quirk /kwɜːk/ TEM8

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A quirk is something unusual or interesting that happens by chance. (偶然发生的) 怪事; 趣事

  例：

  By a tantalizing quirk of fate, the pair have been drawn to meet in the first round of the championship.

  由于命运的捉弄，这对选手被抽中在锦标赛的第一轮相遇。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A quirk is a habit or aspect of a person's character which is odd or unusual. 怪癖; 古怪的性格

  例：

  Brown was always fascinated by the quirks and foibles of people in everyday situations.

  布朗总是着迷于日常环境中人们的古怪性格和怪癖。