“异常行为”常见的英文表达是 “abnormal behavior” 或 “unusual behavior”。
abnormal behavior:强调行为与正常、典型或预期的模式有显著偏差,“abnormal” 侧重于不符合常规、标准或正常范围。例如:Psychologists study abnormal behavior to understand its causes and develop treatments.(心理学家研究异常行为以了解其成因并制定治疗方案。)
unusual behavior:侧重于行为的罕见、不寻常,不一定带有像 “abnormal” 那样强烈的负面或病理意味。例如:The security guard noticed the man's unusual behavior and decided to keep an eye on him.(保安注意到了那个男人的不寻常行为,决定留意他。 )