失常 (shī cháng) — abnormal; off; not up to one's usual standard
Definition
Describes a person, performance, or machine behaving unusually poorly — 'off' from its normal standard. Often pairs with 表现 (performance) or 发挥 (play), and can describe both living beings and equipment.
adjective
abnormaloffnot up to one's usual standard
Examples
- 失常，。Tā jīn tiān kǎo shì shī cháng, méi kǎo hǎo.He did poorly on today's exam — he was off his game.
- 失常，。Zhè wèi xuǎn shǒu zài jué sài zhōng biǎo xiàn shī cháng, shū gěi le duì shǒu.This athlete performed below par in the finals and lost to the opponent.
- 失常，。Jī qì yùn xíng shī cháng, xū yào mǎ shàng jiǎn xiū.The machine is running abnormally and needs immediate inspection.
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