absurd /əbˈsə:d/ adj. 荒谬的，荒唐的：［考句］ There was once an absurd idea that the earth was flat and motionless.从前有一种荒谬的观点认为地球是平的，静止的。［考句］ It is absurd that women should be paid less than men for doing the same kind of work.荒唐的是做同样的工作，妇女的工资比男人低。［考句］Even sensible men do absurd things sometimes.即使是明智人有时也会做出荒唐事。