单词 | absurd |
释义 | absurd absurd /əbˈsɜːd/ aep /-ˈsɝːd/ adjective B2 stupid and unreasonable, or silly in a humorous way: » What an absurd thing to say!» Don't be so absurd! Of course I want you to come.» It's an absurd situation - neither of them will talk to the other.» Do I look absurd in this hat?Thesaurus+: ↑Stupid and silly , ↑Of unsound mindthe absurdF0 things that happen that are stupid or unreasonable: » The whole situation ♯borders on the absurd.» She has a keen sense of the absurd.Thesaurus+: ↑Stupid and silly , ↑Of unsound mindabsurdly /-li/ adverb► F0» You're behaving absurdly.» It was absurdly expensive.Thesaurus+: ↑Stupid and silly , ↑Of unsound mindabsurdity /əbˈzɜː.dɪ.ti/ /-ˈsɜː-/ aep /-ˈzɝː.də.t̬i/ noun [U or C] ► F0» Standing there naked, I was suddenly struck by the absurdity of the situation.» There are all sorts of absurdities in the proposal.Thesaurus+: ↑Stupid and silly , ↑Of unsound mind • • • Extra Examples:» You want Granny to live in the caravan? That's an absurd suggestion!» It's just another of those absurd rules imposed upon us by the justice system.» He's got some absurd idea in his head about building his own house.» It's absurd to waste your money on a machine you'll never use.» Brian looked absurd in those tight leather trousers, but I tried not to laugh. |
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