queerly

• 副词，表示以奇怪、不寻常或古怪的方式。在较旧或文学语境中，也可表示以可疑或不可信的方式。由于形容词“queer”含义的变化，现代用法中较少见。

An adverb meaning 'in a strange, odd, or unusual manner.' It can also be used in older or literary contexts to mean 'in a suspicious or questionable way.' In modern usage, it is less common due to the shift in meaning of the adjective 'queer.'

1. In a strange or odd mannerB2formal

   In a way that is unusual, peculiar, or unexpected.

   奇怪地

   • He looked at me queerly, as if he didn't recognize me.
   • The machine was behaving queerly, making strange noises.
   • She smiled queerly, which made everyone uncomfortable.

   同义词abnormallycuriouslyoddlypeculiarlystrangelyunexpectedlyunusuallyweirdly

   反义词commonlynaturallynormallyordinarilyusually

2. In a suspicious or questionable wayC1formal

   In a manner that suggests something is wrong or dishonest.

   可疑地

   • The transaction was handled queerly, raising red flags.
   • He acted queerly when asked about his whereabouts.
   • The documents were filed queerly, out of order.

   同义词dubiouslyfishilyquestionablysuspiciously

   反义词fairlyhonestlylegitimatelyproperlystraightforwardly