freak

• 指行为、外表或性质异常、怪异的人、动物或事物，常带有令人惊讶、极端或反常的意味。也可指对某事物极度狂热的人。

A noun referring to a person, animal, or thing that is unusual, abnormal, or deviates from the norm, often in a striking or extreme way.

1. Unusual personB2informal

   A person who is considered strange, abnormal, or unconventional.

   怪人

   • He was called a freak because of his unusual hobbies.
   • The kids at school thought she was a freak for dressing differently.
   • Don't be such a freak about the mess.

   同义词aberrationanomalydevianteccentricmaverickmisfitnonconformistoddballoddityoutcastweirdo

   反义词conformistconventionalnormal

2. B1informal

   A person who is extremely enthusiastic or obsessed about a particular subject or activity.

   狂热爱好者

   • He's a fitness freak who goes to the gym every day.
   • She's a history freak and knows everything about ancient civilizations.
   • My brother is a car freak and can name any model.

   同义词addictaficionadobuffdevoteeenthusiastfanfanaticfiendmaniacnuts

3. Sudden eventB2informal

   An unexpected or unusual event, often with negative connotations.

   突发事件

   • A freak storm caused power outages across the city.
   • It was a freak accident that no one could have predicted.
   • A freak wave hit the boat, surprising everyone on board.

   同义词aberrationanomalycapriceflukeoddityquirkvagary

• 动词，表示因惊讶、愤怒或兴奋而情绪失控，反应强烈且常难以自控。

A verb used to express a strong emotional reaction, typically of surprise, anger, or excitement, often in an uncontrolled manner.

1. Become very upset or excitedB2informal

   To react with extreme emotion, such as panic, anger, or excitement.

   极度惊慌或激动

   • She freaked out when she saw the spider.
   • He freaked when he heard the news about the accident.
   • Don't freak; everything will be fine.

   同义词flip outlose itpanic

   反义词calmcomposerelax

2. Cause someone to become upsetB2informal

   To make someone feel very upset, anxious, or frightened.

   使惊慌

   • The loud noise freaked the dog out.
   • His sudden appearance freaked her completely.
   • The horror movie freaked the children.

   同义词agitatealarmdisconcertdistressfreak outfrightenperturbscareunnerveunsettleupset

   反义词calmcomfortreassuresoothe

短语动词变体freak out