12月16日做练习记单词：out of place place, 单词, 练习

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Having lived in the town for quite a few years, Mr. Johnson no longer felt _____ among the local people.
    A. out of order         B. out of place     C. out of control       D. out of the question

本题大意：在这城镇住了好几年后，Mr. Johnson没有了与本地人不适应的感觉。

out of place (=in the wrong place or at the wrong time; not suitable; improper) (作表语用) 不适宜, 不得体：

1) Joan was the only girl who wore a formal at the party, and she felt out of place.

(=She felt embarrassed because her dress was not suitable for the party.)

2) It was out of place for Russell to laugh at the old lady.

(=It was not proper; she should not have done it.)

此外,out of place (=not in the right usual place or position) (作状语用) 不在原来通常的地方：

Helen fell and knocked one of her teeth out of place.

Out of order 发生故障; 失调。

Out of control 失去控制。

Out of the question 不可能的。