quirk

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

By a tantalizing quirk of fate, the pair have been drawn to meet in the first round of the championship. 由於命運(yùn)的捉弄，這對選手被抽中在錦標(biāo)賽的第一輪相遇。

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

Brown was always fascinated by the quirks and foibles of people in everyday situations. 佈朗縂是著迷於日常環(huán)境中人們的古怪性格和怪癖。