folly
US /ˈfɑː.li/
UK /ˈfɑː.li/
1.
kebodohan, kegilaan
lack of good sense; foolishness
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It would be folly to ignore his advice.
Akan menjadi kebodohan untuk mengabaikan nasihatnya.
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The decision to build the bridge there was an act of sheer folly.
Keputusan untuk membangun jembatan di sana adalah tindakan kebodohan belaka.
2.
bangunan hias, folly
a costly ornamental building with no practical purpose, especially one built in a large garden or park
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The estate featured a beautiful Gothic folly.
Perkebunan itu menampilkan bangunan hias Gotik yang indah.
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Many grand country houses had architectural follies in their grounds.
Banyak rumah pedesaan besar memiliki bangunan hias arsitektur di pekarangan mereka.