preposterous
preposterous 英 [prɪˈpɒstərəs] 美 [prɪˈpɑstərəs]
adj. 荒谬的；可笑的
This claim is — of course — preposterous. 当然，这一主张是荒谬的。
No matter how preposterous the rule, it stays and stays, regardless of whether it works to accomplish its end. 不管规则多么荒谬，它总是呆在那儿，不论其是否达到其目的。
- To a vegetarian, the idea of eating a 52-ounce T-bone steak would seem preposterous — absolutely absurd.
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- adj. 荒谬的；可笑的
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1. This claim is — of course — preposterous.
当然，这一主张是荒谬的。
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2. No matter how preposterous the rule, it stays and stays, regardless of whether it works to accomplish its end.
不管规则多么荒谬，它总是呆在那儿，不论其是否达到其目的。
- preposterous (adj.) 1540s, from Latin praeposterus "absurd, contrary to nature, inverted, perverted, in reverse order," literally "before-behind" (compare topsy-turvy, cart before the horse), from prae "before" + posterus "subsequent." Related: Preposterously; preposterousness.
pre·pos·ter·ous / prɪˈpɒstərəs ; NAmE prɪˈpɑːstərəs / adjective ( formal) 1 completely unreasonable, especially in a way that is shocking or annoying 荒唐的；极不合情理的 SYN outrageous ◆ These claims are absolutely preposterous! 这些要求简直荒谬绝伦！ 2 unusual in a silly or shocking way 怪诞的；离奇古怪的 SYN outrageous ◆ The band were famous for their preposterous clothes and haircuts. 这支乐队以怪异的服装和发式而闻名。 ▶ pre·pos·ter·ous·ly / prɪˈpɒstərəsli ; NAmE prɪˈpɑːstərəsli / adverb ◆ a preposterously expensive bottle of wine 一瓶天价的葡萄酒 pre·pos·ter·ous / prɪˈpɒstərəs ; NAmE prɪˈpɑːstərəs / pre·pos·ter·ous·ly / prɪˈpɒstərəsli ; NAmE prɪˈpɑːstərəsli /
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