off base

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介词短语
  1. Situated or happening outside the boundaries of a military base. US,not-comparable
    — A Virginia lawmaker wants to improve off-base living conditions for enlisted troops with families.
  2. Positioned somewhere between the bases, and hence vulnerable to being caught out. not-comparable
    — The hippo heard us, and, like a baseball player caught off base, tried to get back to the river.
  3. Mistaken; misguided; somewhat wrong in opinion or judgment. comparable,figuratively
    — Near-synonyms: off-track, off target
  4. Incorrect or inappropriate; not properly executed, envisioned, or understood. comparable,figuratively
    — Near-synonyms: off-track, off target, off-kilter

词形变化

off-base alternative offbase alternative
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