1. extremely unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
極度不合理、不合邏輯或不恰當的
It's absurd to expect a toddler to sit still for two hours.
期望一個學步兒童安靜坐兩個小時是荒謬的。
The idea that the earth is flat is completely absurd.
認為地球是平的這個想法完全荒謬。
Absurd Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
absurd
adjective
快速理解
What does "Absurd" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Absurd"?
形容事物極度不合理、愚蠢或可笑，違背邏輯與常理。
- 1
違背理性
EN: Completely unreasonable or illogical.
翻譯: 完全不合理或不合邏輯的。
- 2
愚蠢可笑
EN: Ridiculously silly or foolish.
翻譯: 荒唐愚蠢或可笑的。
- 3
荒謬絕倫
EN: So unreasonable as to be laughable or outrageous.
翻譯: 極度不合理，以致於令人發笑或感到憤慨。
- 4
存在主義概念
EN: In philosophy, describing the conflict between human desire for meaning and a meaningless universe.
翻譯: 在哲學中，指人類追求意義與無意義宇宙之間的衝突。
小提醒：注意：'absurd' 語氣強烈，比 'silly' 或 'foolish' 更強調『徹底違背理性』，常用於批評想法、論點或狀況極度不合理。
發音（How to Pronounce "Absurd" in English）
How to pronounce "Absurd" in English?"Absurd" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Absurd" from YouTube Videos
Rory Stewart: Why democracy matters
TED
“It would be absurd if we were to engage again in the kind of operations we were engaged in in Iraq and Afghanistan, if we were to suddenly find ourselves in a situation in which we were imposing anything other than a democratic system.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Absurd"?How does "Absurd" change by context?
2. so unreasonable as to be laughable or ridiculous
不合理到可笑或荒唐的地步
The prices they're charging for a cup of coffee are absurd.
他們一杯咖啡的收費價格簡直荒唐。
He made an absurd claim that he could run faster than a car.
他提出了一個荒唐的聲稱，說自己跑得比汽車還快。
3. having no rational or orderly relationship to human life; meaningless
與人類生活沒有理性或有序的關聯；無意義的
The play explores the absurd nature of modern existence.
這齣戲探討了現代生存的荒誕本質。
He felt trapped in an absurd universe governed by chance.
他感覺自己被困在一個由偶然性支配的荒誕宇宙中。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Absurd"?How to make natural sentences with "Absurd"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| absurd + noun | 荒謬的... | That's an absurd idea. (那是個荒謬的想法。) |
| It is absurd + that-clause | ...是荒謬的 | It is absurd that we have to wait so long. (我們必須等這麼久，真是荒謬。) |
| It is absurd + to-infinitive | 做...是荒謬的 | It is absurd to argue about such a small detail. (為這麼小的細節爭論是荒謬的。) |
| sound/look/seem absurd | 聽起來/看起來/似乎很荒謬 | His explanation sounds completely absurd. (他的解釋聽起來完全荒謬。) |
| the absurd | 荒謬的事物（哲學或文學概念） | The play explores the theme of the absurd. (這部戲劇探討了荒謬這個主題。) |
用法說明
How is "Absurd" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Absurd"?
absurd doing vs absurd to do
- absurd doing 通常用於描述一個正在進行或普遍存在的行為或情況本身是荒謬的，焦點在於該行為的性質。
- absurd to do 則強調「去做某件事」這個動作或決定是荒謬的，常用於評價一個具體的、尚未發生的行動。
- 在 It is absurd to... 的句型中，不定詞 (to do) 是更標準、更常見的用法，用來引出被認為荒謬的具體行動。
- 當主詞是「人」時，使用 would be absurd to do 來表達假設性的情況，意為「（某人）去做某事將會是荒謬的」。 EN: It is absurd believing that the Earth is flat in this day and age. 翻譯: 在當今這個時代還相信地球是平的，這行為本身就很荒謬。
EN:It would be absurd to invest all your money without any research.
翻譯:不做任何研究就把所有的錢投進去，那將會是個荒謬的決定。
總結建議
一般情況下，使用 It is absurd to do 來表達「做某事是荒謬的」是最清晰且常見的用法。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Absurd" and similar words?How to choose "Absurd" vs alternatives?
absurd vs ridiculous
「absurd」強調因違背邏輯或常理而顯得荒謬可笑，常帶有哲學或存在主義的意味；「ridiculous」則更側重於因愚蠢、不合理而引人發笑或輕蔑。
absurd vs ludicrous
「absurd」與「ludicrous」都表示極度不合理，但「ludicrous」語氣更強烈，更強調其荒謬程度已到了荒唐、可笑的地步。
absurd vs preposterous
「absurd」指違背理性或常識；「preposterous」語氣更強烈，指完全顛倒黑白、違反常理到令人震驚的地步。
口語用法
How is "Absurd" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Absurd"?
引述
用於引述或評論一個你認為極度不合理、令人難以置信的觀點或情況。 EN: He said we should work on the weekend for no extra pay. That's just absurd. 翻譯: 他說我們應該在週末無償加班。這簡直太荒謬了。
EN:The idea that the meeting could've been an email is absurd, but true.
翻譯:認為那場會議用一封電郵就能解決的想法很荒謬，但卻是事實。
語氣強調
在口語中，常與「utterly」、「completely」、「totally」等副詞連用，或使用「That's so absurd!」等感嘆句式，來強烈表達不認同與驚訝。 EN: The policy change is utterly absurd and makes no sense. 翻譯: 這項政策變動完全荒謬，毫無道理。
EN:That's so absurd! I can't believe they actually did that.
翻譯:這太荒謬了！我真不敢相信他們真的這麼做了。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語言時，有時會用「It sounds absurd, but...」或「This may seem absurd, however...」作為開場，以預告一個看似不合理但後續有解釋的論點。 EN: It sounds absurd, but eating ice cream in winter is actually nice. 翻譯: 聽起來很荒謬，但在冬天吃冰淇淋其實挺不錯的。
EN:This may seem absurd, however, sometimes doing nothing is the best solution.
翻譯:這聽起來可能很荒謬，然而，有時候什麼都不做才是最好的解決辦法。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業文件中，應避免使用「absurd」來直接批評對立觀點，因其帶有強烈的主觀情感色彩。建議改用「illogical」、「unfounded」、「highly improbable」等較為中性的詞語，並輔以具體論證。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Absurd"?What fixed phrases with "Absurd" should I remember?
an absurd idea
adj + n
荒謬的想法
absurdly high
adv + adj
高得荒謬
reductio ad absurdum
n phrase
歸謬法
theatre of the absurd
n phrase
荒謬劇場
sound absurd
v + adj
聽起來很荒謬
an absurd situation
adj + n
荒謬的處境
border on the absurd
v + prep + n
近乎荒謬
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Absurd"?Which "Absurd" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×It's an absurd idea, but I think it's possible.
✓It's an absurd idea, and I don't think it's possible.
The word 'absurd' means completely unreasonable or impossible. Using 'but' to connect it with 'possible' creates a logical contradiction. Use 'and' to show the consequence (that you don't believe it) or rephrase.
×He felt very absurd when he realized his mistake.
✓He felt like an absurd person / He felt ridiculous when he realized his mistake.
'Absurd' primarily describes situations, ideas, or actions as illogical or nonsensical. It is less commonly used to describe a person's feeling of embarrassment. 'Ridiculous', 'silly', or 'foolish' are more natural for personal feelings.
×The price is absurdly expensive.
✓The price is absurd. / It's absurdly high.
'Absurd' already conveys an extreme degree of unreasonableness. Pairing it with 'expensive' is redundant. Use 'absurd' alone, or use the adverb 'absurdly' with an adjective like 'high' or 'low'.
×It's not absurd. It's just a little strange.
✓It's not absurd. It's just a little unusual.
The contrast between 'absurd' (completely illogical) and 'strange' (unfamiliar or odd) is too strong and can sound unnatural. 'Unusual', 'odd', or 'weird' provide a better gradient of difference.
×This is so absurd situation.
✓This is such an absurd situation. / This situation is so absurd.
Incorrect adjective-noun order and article usage. Remember the patterns: 'such a/an + [adjective] + [singular noun]' or '[noun] + is + so + [adjective]'.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Absurd"?What are tense/participle forms of "Absurd"?
more absurd(comparative)most absurd(superlative)