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.
Adalah satu kebodohan untuk mengabaikan nasihatnya.
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The decision to build the bridge there was an act of sheer folly.
Keputusan untuk membina jambatan di sana adalah tindakan kebodohan semata-mata.
2.
bangunan hiasan, 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.
Estet itu menampilkan bangunan hiasan Gothic yang indah.
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Many grand country houses had architectural follies in their grounds.
Banyak rumah desa besar mempunyai bangunan hiasan seni bina di kawasan mereka.