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ridiculous

UK/rɪˈdɪkjələs/US/ri'dikjulәs/
IELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

adj.

Deserving mockery; absurd, foolish, or unreasonable

荒谬的,荒唐的,可笑的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ridplay, sport, mock
+
iconnector
+
culousfull of, having the quality of
=ridiculous
Root lud still carries 22 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.absolutely ridiculous简直荒唐
  • 2.look ridiculous看起来可笑
  • 3.sound ridiculous听起来荒谬
  • 4.ridiculous idea荒唐的想法

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    It's ridiculous to wait three hours just for a cup of coffee.

  • 2.

    The politician's excuse sounded completely ridiculous to most voters.

  • 3.

    She burst out laughing at his ridiculous attempt to fix the broken chair.

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