off key
US /ˌɔf ˈkiː/
UK /ˌɒf ˈkiː/
形容词
1.
走调, 不准
not in tune or at the correct musical pitch
示例:
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Her singing was a little off key tonight.
她今晚的歌声有点走调。
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The piano sounds a bit off key; it needs tuning.
这架钢琴有点走调；需要调音。
2.
不合时宜, 不恰当
not appropriate or suitable for a particular situation or context
示例:
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His joke was a bit off key for the serious meeting.
他的笑话对于这次严肃的会议来说有点不合时宜。
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Her comments felt a little off key given the sensitive nature of the discussion.
考虑到讨论的敏感性，她的评论显得有点不合时宜。