Preposterous
[ prɪ'pɑstərəs ]
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adj. 反常的;荒谬可笑的;不合理的;悠谬;
💡 词根助记
pre前面+poster后面+ous...的→前面后导致→荒谬的，不合理的
📝 例句
He hopes that his preposterous reasons may be understood.
他希望自己语无伦次的理由能被人理解。
I knew then that the idea I'd had and dismissed as preposterous was true.
这时我知道了，我曾经想过但认为是荒谬绝伦的事竟然是真的。
It is preposterous to attribute to mere external conditions.
仅仅以外部环境解释一切是不合理的。
The idea was preposterous and I determined not to give it a second thought.
这个想法太荒谬了，我决心不再想它了。
They had all inherited their father's preposterous quickness and elegance.
他们全都继承了父亲那种不同寻常的敏捷和高雅。
🌱 联想助记
【记】pre-前缀“在…前”,poster-海报、招贴,ous-形缀:玩牌时在脸上贴着纸条→可笑的
✅ 同义词
🔴 反义词
📖 牛津释义
preposterous
adj
completely contrary to reason or common sense; absurd or outrageous 完全违背理性或常识的; 荒谬的; 反常的; 愚蠢的; 无法容忍的
That is a preposterous accusation! 那样的指责简直荒谬可笑!
They are asking a preposterous price for the work. 他们为该作品漫天要价.
🔁 扩展释义
*[pri:'pɒstәrәs]a. 反常的, 乖戾的, 荒谬的, 首末倒置的
📖 同为「GRE」词汇
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Yes, but Dr. Lee's schedule is full for today. How about 9:00 tonight?
可以，不过李医生今天的时间排满了。今晚9点好吗？
Through thick and thin, they have always been my precious team mates, advisers, and above all, friends.
我们同甘共苦，亲如伙伴，他们是我的军师，更是我的朋友。
After reading an article entitled 'Cigarette Smoking and Your Health' I lit a cigarette to calm my nerves.
读完一篇题为《吸烟与健康》的文章之后，我点上了一枝香烟，来镇定一下自己紧张的神经。