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。
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