preposterous
US /prɪˈpɑː.stɚ.əs/
UK /prɪˈpɒs.tər.əs/
形容詞
荒謬的, 荒唐的, 可笑的
contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous
範例:
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The idea that the sun revolves around the earth is preposterous.
太陽繞著地球轉的想法是荒謬的。
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It's preposterous to suggest that he would steal the money.
暗示他會偷錢真是荒唐。