geek
US /ɡiːk/
UK /ɡiːk/
名词
1.
极客, 书呆子, 怪胎
a person who is extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one that is obscure or difficult
示例:
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He's a computer geek who can fix any software problem.
他是一个电脑极客，能解决任何软件问题。
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My brother is a total history geek; he knows everything about ancient civilizations.
我哥哥是个十足的历史极客；他对古代文明了如指掌。
2.
书呆子, 怪胎, 社交笨拙的人
a person who is socially awkward or unpopular, often associated with intellectual pursuits
示例:
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He was often called a geek in high school because he preferred books to parties.
他高中时常被称为书呆子，因为他更喜欢读书而不是参加派对。
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She felt like a social geek at the party, unsure how to interact.
她在派对上感觉自己像个社交笨蛋，不知道如何与人互动。
动词
1.
沉迷, 痴迷, 极客式地投入
to act like a geek; to obsess over a particular subject
示例:
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He tends to geek out on vintage video games whenever he has free time.
他一有空就喜欢沉迷于老式电子游戏。
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I could really geek out about the new advancements in space exploration.
我真的可以为太空探索的新进展而兴奋不已。
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