pre·pos·ter·ous
adjective/prɪˈpɒstərəs/
/prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
(formal)- completely unreasonable, especially in a way that shocks or annoys you
荒唐的；极不合情理的 - These claims are absolutely preposterous!
这些要求简直荒谬绝伦！ - It’s preposterous to suggest that everything was her fault!
说一切都是她的错是荒谬的！ - The whole idea sounds quite preposterous!
整个想法听起来相当荒谬！
- These claims are absolutely preposterous!
- unusual in a way that is silly or that shocks you
怪诞的；离奇古怪的 - 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。
- The band were famous for their preposterous clothes and haircuts.
Word Originmid 16th cent.: from Latin praeposterus ‘reversed, absurd’ (from prae ‘before’ + posterus ‘coming after’) + -ous.