Anomaly

(noun.) (astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun).

(noun.) a person who is unusual.

(noun.) deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule.

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• Now, it is a mere anomaly and incongruity here, out of date and out of purpose. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 小杜丽.
• It is rather harder for a clergyman: Farebrother seems to be an anomaly. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
• As Professor Owen has remarked, there is no greater anomaly in nature than a bird that cannot fly; yet there are several in this state. 查尔斯·达尔文. 物种起源.
• As to his dealing in the mild article of milk, by the by, there never was a greater anomaly. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 大卫·科波菲尔.

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