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ludicrous

🇬🇧 UK/ˈluːdɪkrəs/🇺🇸 US/'lu:dikrәs/
IELTSGREC2

Definitions

adj.

So absurd or incongruous as to be amusing or invite ridicule

荒谬可笑的,滑稽的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ludplay, game
+
iconnector
+
crousfull of, having the quality of
=ludicrous

Common Collocations

  • 1.[absolutely/completely/utterly] ludicrous[完全/彻底/非常]荒谬的
  • 2.ludicrous [claim/excuse/idea]荒谬的[主张/借口/想法]
  • 3.[rather/somewhat] ludicrous[相当/有些]荒唐的

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The idea of building a bridge to the moon is ludicrous.

  • 2.

    The price was absolutely ludicrous for such a small item.

  • 3.

    His excuse for being late was ludicrous and unbelievable.

  • 4.

    The situation became increasingly ludicrous as the day went on.

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