| 单词 | ridiculous |
| 释义 | ridiculous (once / 265 pages) adj Did you just say that you could toss a rubber chicken over an ocean? Don’t be ridiculous, because ridiculous words are hard to believe, and they will make others laugh at you, not always in a good way either. The adjective ridiculous comes from the Latin word ridere, which means “to laugh,” but it’s also related to the word ridicule, which means to mock in a cruel way. A mocking and cruel laughter, that’s a common reaction to ridiculous situations. However, there are all different kinds of ridiculous, like seeing a fish holding an umbrella while riding a bike. WORD FAMILYridiculous: ridiculousest, ridiculously, ridiculousness+/ridicule: ridiculed, ridiculer, ridicules, ridiculing, ridiculous/ridiculer: ridiculers/ridiculousness: ridiculousnesses USAGE EXAMPLESThe case in Fredericksburg really shows the ridiculous hoop-jumping that Muslims are facing. Washington Post(Jan 02, 2017) "It's possible, but I think it's sad and ridiculous if that's the case," Bradley, speaking of the possible xenophobia, told a British radio interviewer. Los Angeles Times(Dec 31, 2016) He calls a Group of Five national championship “ridiculous.” Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016) 1adj incongruous;inviting ridicule her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous Syn absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous foolish devoid of good sense or judgment 2adj inspiring scornful pity Syn pathetic, silly undignified lacking dignity 3adj broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce Syn farcical, ludicrous humorous, humourous full of or characterized by humor |
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