folly
UK/'fɒli/US
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Definitions
n.
Foolishness or lack of good judgement; a reckless act with harmful consequences; a decorative building with no practical purpose
愚蠢，荒唐；装饰性建筑
Root Breakdown
Loanwordfollyother
=folly
Common Collocations
- 1.pure folly纯粹的愚蠢
- 2.architectural folly建筑装饰物
Example Sentences
- 1.
His decision to quit his job was pure folly without another job lined up.
- 2.
The ornamental folly in the garden looked like a miniature castle.