anomaly
anomaly
a∙nom∙a∙ly / əˈnɑməlɪ ; əˈnɔməli /
◙noun (plural anomalies) [C,U] [formal]
1. something that is noticeable because it is different from what is usual
• 异常现象,反常现象; 畸形:
»In those days, a woman professor was still an anomaly.
那个时候,女教授仍旧十分稀罕。
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»various anomalies in the tax system
税制中的种种不正常现象