preposterous
UK/pri:'pɒstәrәs/US
GREA1
Definitions
adj.
Completely absurd or contrary to common sense; ridiculous.
荒谬的，荒唐的，可笑的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedprebefore
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posterstem
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ousfull of, having the quality of
=preposterous
Common Collocations
- 1.preposterous idea荒唐的想法
- 2.preposterous claim荒谬的说法
- 3.utterly preposterous完全荒谬
- 4.preposterous suggestion可笑的建议
Example Sentences
- 1.
The idea that the earth is flat is simply preposterous.
- 2.
It's preposterous to expect employees to work without pay.
- 3.
The politician made a preposterous claim that no one believed.