folly
US /ˈfɑː.li/
UK /ˈfɑː.li/
1.
follia, sciocchezza
lack of good sense; foolishness
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It would be folly to ignore his advice.
Sarebbe una follia ignorare il suo consiglio.
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The decision to build the bridge there was an act of sheer folly.
La decisione di costruire il ponte lì fu un atto di pura follia.
2.
follia, capriccio architettonico
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.
La tenuta presentava una bellissima follia gotica.
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Many grand country houses had architectural follies in their grounds.
Molte grandi case di campagna avevano follie architettoniche nei loro giardini.