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单词 nonsense
释义 nonsense
nonsense /ˈnɒn.səns/ aep /ˈnɑːn.sens/ noun
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B2 [S or U] an idea, something said or written, or behaviour that is silly or stupid:
» This report is nonsense and nothing but a waste of paper.» The accusations are (absolute/complete/utter) nonsense.» Nonsense/Don't talk nonsense! She's far too ill to return to work!» You mustn't upset your sister with any more nonsense about ghosts.» [+ to infinitive] It's (a) nonsense to say that he's too old for the job.Thesaurus+: ↑Nonsense
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F0 [U] language that cannot be understood because it does not mean anything:
» The translation of the instructions was so poor they were just nonsense.Thesaurus+: ↑NonsenseWord Builder:Nouns: sense, nonsense, sensibility, sensitivity, insensitivityAdjectives: sensible, senseless, sensitive, insensitiveVerbs: senseAdverbs: sensibly, sensitively, insensitively
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Extra Examples:» It's hard to believe anyone would try to pass this nonsense off as literature.» The papers were full of the most blatant propagandist nonsense.» Her grandfather's in his second childhood and talks nonsense most of the time.» The suggestion is sheer nonsense.» "Stop this childish nonsense at once!" he shouted furiously.
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