non-conforming
UKˌnɒn kənˈfɔːmɪŋUSˌnɑːn kənˈfɔːrmɪŋ
Meaning
1adj.
不遵守(规则、标准或惯例)的;不符合要求的
Usage
The architect was known for his non-conforming designs that challenged traditional aesthetics.
这位建筑师以其挑战传统美学、不墨守成规的设计而闻名。
The factory recalled the batch due to non-conforming products that failed quality checks.
由于产品不符合质量标准,该工厂召回了这批货。
Her non-conforming attitude made her a pioneer in the field of social reform.
她不顺从的态度使她成为社会改革领域的先驱。
Etymology
该词由否定前缀 non- 与动词 conform(使一致,遵守)的现在分词形式构成。词根 form(形状)与前缀 con-(共同)结合,字面意为“形成共同的形状”,即“保持一致,遵从规范”。添加 non- 后,整个词逻辑清晰地引申为“不符合规范的,不墨守成规的”。