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silly

UK/'sili/US
NGSL 3kTOEFLA2

Definitions

adj.

Showing a lack of good sense or judgment; foolish or absurd in an amusing way

愚蠢的,糊涂的,可笑的

n.

A foolish or silly person

傻瓜,笨蛋

adv.

In a silly or foolish manner

愚蠢地,傻乎乎地

Root Breakdown

Native English
sillyother
=silly

Common Collocations

  • 1.silly mistake愚蠢的错误
  • 2.silly joke无聊的笑话
  • 3.feel silly感到尴尬
  • 4.look silly显得可笑

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Don't be silly — of course you can come to the party!

  • 2.

    The children laughed at the clown's silly jokes and funny faces.

  • 3.

    It was a silly mistake that could have been easily avoided.

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