nonsense
/ˈnɒnsəns/ · /ˈnɑːnsens/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4967 in the learning path
胡说；无意义的话
Definitions
n. words or ideas that are absurd or have no meaning
胡说；无意义的话
n. silly or unacceptable behaviour
愚蠢行为；胡闹
Example
That story about a flying bicycle is complete nonsense.
那个关于会飞的自行车的故事完全是胡说。
Schools should teach students to distinguish reliable evidence from nonsense circulated through social media platforms.
学校应教学生区分可靠证据和社交媒体平台上传播的无稽之谈。
Collocations
- talk nonsense
- complete nonsense
- a load of nonsense
- put up with nonsense
Word family
- nonsensical (adj.)
Synonyms
- rubbish
- absurdity
Antonyms
- sense
Usage tip
通常不可数；说一派胡言可用 complete nonsense。
FAQ
- What does nonsense mean?
- words or ideas that are absurd or have no meaning silly or unacceptable behaviour
- How is nonsense pronounced?
- UK /ˈnɒnsəns/, US /ˈnɑːnsens/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
