atypical
gb/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl/ us/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl/
B2
英语
义项
0 个义项
adjective
B2
property
1
not usual; not typical
not normal or usual
用法模式：
an atypical [event/response/feature]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse atypical (unusual) with typical (usual), or use it where simply different is more natural.
近义词
unusual (More common and less formal than atypical.)
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uncommon (Emphasizes rarity rather than difference from a norm.)
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abnormal (Often suggests something is wrong or unhealthy; atypical can be more neutral.)
反义词
typical (Shows the usual, expected features.)
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normal (Conforms to the usual standard or pattern.)
搭配
atypical behavior
|atypical response
|atypical pattern
|atypical case
|atypical example
|atypical situation
|atypical features
|atypical results
|atypical weather
|highly atypical
主题
daily_life
|describing_people
|describing_things
例句
- It was an atypical summer, with cool temperatures and frequent rain.
- Her calm reaction was atypical for her in stressful situations.
- The company reported atypical results after the one-time sale.
学习者例句
- This is atypical weather for March.
- His answer was atypical.
adjective
B2
property
2
unusual for a specific person/thing
not normal for that person or situation
用法模式：
atypical for [someone/something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes omit 'for' (e.g., 'atypical him'); use 'atypical for him/her/them'.
近义词
out of character (Used especially for a person's behavior.)
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uncharacteristic (More specifically about a person's usual behavior or qualities.)
反义词
in character (Typical of someone's usual behavior.)
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characteristic (Typical or representative of someone or something.)
搭配
atypical for someone
|atypical for the season
|atypical for the region
|atypical for the market
|atypical of someone
|somewhat atypical
|entirely atypical
|atypical in this area
主题
communication
|describing_people
例句
- That level of anger is atypical for him.
- Heavy snow is atypical for this part of the country.
- The drop in sales is atypical for this time of year.
学习者例句
- It is atypical for her to be late.
adjective
technical
C1
property
3
not following the usual medical pattern
in medicine: not showing the usual symptoms
用法模式：
atypical [symptoms/presentation/case]
常见错误：
Learners may assume atypical always means serious; in medical contexts it often means simply 'not the usual pattern'.
近义词
nonclassic (Used in medical writing to mean 'not the classic form'.)
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unusual (Less technical; does not specifically imply deviation from a standard clinical pattern.)
反义词
classic (Shows the standard, well-known pattern of signs and symptoms.)
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typical (Shows the usual pattern expected for the condition.)
搭配
atypical symptoms
|atypical presentation
|atypical case
|atypical infection
|atypical pain
|atypical rash
|atypical findings
|atypical course
主题
health
|medicine
例句
- She came in with atypical symptoms that made diagnosis difficult.
- Older adults can show an atypical presentation of the illness.
- The doctor noted atypical chest pain and ordered more tests.
学习者例句
- The patient had atypical symptoms.
adjective
technical
C1
property
4
not normal-looking in biology/pathology
in pathology: not looking normal
用法模式：
atypical [cells/tissue]
常见错误：
Learners may equate atypical with cancer; in reports it can indicate uncertainty and may require follow-up, not a definite diagnosis.
近义词
abnormal (Broader; does not always carry the same report-style implication as atypical.)
反义词
benign (Indicates non-cancerous; not a direct opposite, but contrasts with concerning findings.)
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normal (Shows expected, healthy appearance.)
搭配
atypical cells
|atypical tissue
|atypical changes
|atypical features
|atypical hyperplasia
|atypical lesion
主题
health
|medicine
|biology
例句
- The lab report mentioned atypical cells and recommended repeat testing.
- Microscopy showed atypical changes in the tissue sample.
学习者例句
- The report said the cells were atypical.
adjective
technical
C1
property
5
not matching typical development/behavior
developing or behaving differently from most people
用法模式：
atypical [development/behavior/learning]
常见错误：
Learners may use atypical as a label for a person; in careful writing it often describes patterns (e.g., 'atypical development') rather than identity.
近义词
nontypical (Closer in meaning, but less common in general writing.)
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divergent (Often used more neutrally and broadly, not necessarily tied to norms.)
反义词
typical (Follows the expected developmental or behavioral pattern.)
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neurotypical (Common term for typical neurological development and functioning.)
搭配
atypical development
|atypical behavior
|atypical learning profile
|atypical social communication
|atypical sensory responses
主题
education
|psychology
|health
例句
- The assessment noted atypical language development for his age.
- Teachers were trained to recognize atypical learning patterns early.
学习者例句
- The child showed atypical development.
语法
词典原形
atypical
IPA
GB/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl/
US/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl/
音节与重音
atyp - ic - al （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: atypical
词族
相关表达
atypical antipsychotic
1/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl ˈæntˈɪpsˌaɪkˈɑtɪk/
fixed phrase
technical
newer class of antipsychotic drug
a newer type of antipsychotic medicine
例句
- The doctor suggested an atypical antipsychotic because of the side-effect profile.
- Many patients today are treated with an atypical antipsychotic rather than older medications.
atypical chest pain
1/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl t͡ʃˈɛst pˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
technical
chest pain not in classic pattern
chest pain that is not the usual kind
例句
- He went to the ER with atypical chest pain and shortness of breath.
- Atypical chest pain can make diagnosis more challenging.
atypical depression
1/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl dɪpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
depression with specific symptom pattern
a type of depression with different symptoms
例句
- Her psychiatrist discussed whether her symptoms fit atypical depression.
- Some treatments are chosen differently for atypical depression than for other forms.
atypical hyperplasia
1/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl hˌaɪpɚplˈeɪʒiə/
fixed phrase
technical
abnormal increase of atypical cells
a medical finding of abnormal cell growth
例句
- The biopsy showed atypical hyperplasia, so further evaluation was recommended.
- She asked her doctor what atypical hyperplasia meant for her long-term risk.
atypical pneumonia
1/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl numˈoʊnjə/
fixed phrase
technical
pneumonia with nonclassic symptoms
a kind of pneumonia with unusual symptoms
例句
- The clinician considered atypical pneumonia because the cough had lasted for weeks.
- They prescribed antibiotics commonly used for atypical pneumonia.