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单词 absurd
释义
Absurd
nnoun.statea situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless
Synset:the absurd
Examples:
  • The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth"--Albert Camus
Hypernyms:situation state of affairs
Inherited Hypernyms:absurdsituationstateattributeabstractionentity
adj satadj.allinconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
Examples:
  • the absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant - Walter Lippman
Antonyms:logical
Derivationally Related Form:absurdnessabsurdity
Inherited Hypernyms:absurd
Similar to:illogical unlogical
adj satadj.allso unreasonable as to invite derision
Synset:cockeyed derisory idiotic laughable ludicrous nonsensical preposterous ridiculous
Examples:
  • the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework
  • that's a cockeyed idea
  • ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer
  • a contribution so small as to be laughable
  • it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion
  • a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history
  • her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous
Antonyms:wise
Derivationally Related Form:absurdnessabsurdityridiculousnessderide
Inherited Hypernyms:absurd
Similar to:foolish
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