nonsense
gb/nˈɑnsɛns/ us/nˈɑnsɛns/
B1
Inglese
~ 3800
butaság, hülyeség, értelmetlenség, képtelenség, hülyéskedés
SOSTANTIVO
B1
1
Schema d'uso:
[someone] talks [nonsense]
Everything he said about the project was pure nonsense.
Minden, amit a projektről mondott, színtiszta butaság volt.
Stop talking nonsense and listen for a moment.
Ne beszélj butaságokat, és figyelj egy pillanatra.
Her claim that she can predict the future is complete nonsense.
I don't believe that story—it's nonsense.
That argument is nonsense and doesn't hold up.
Esempi per chi studia
He talks nonsense when he is tired.
Fáradtan butaságokat beszél.
This story is nonsense.
Ennek a történetnek semmi értelme.
I think his idea is nonsense.
She says nonsense when she is angry.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nonsense' with 'no sense'. 'Nonsense' is a noun meaning foolish talk, while 'no sense' is a phrase used to say something is not logical.
Significato
foolish or meaningless talk
Collocazioni
talk nonsense
|utter nonsense
|complete nonsense
|load of nonsense
|nonsense talk
Sinonimi
rubbish (Informal British English term for ideas or talk considered worthless or untrue.)
|
gibberish (Talk or writing that is completely unintelligible, often due to meaningless sounds.)
Contrari
truth (Represents accurate or factual information, the opposite of false or meaningless talk.)
|
sense (Speech or ideas that are logical and reasonable.)
Temi
communication
|judgment
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Words or ideas that are silly or do not make sense.
Words, ideas, or statements that are foolish, absurd, or have no clear meaning.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
2
Schema d'uso:
call [something] nonsense
We shouldn't have to put up with this nonsense at work.
Nem kellene eltűrnünk ezt a képtelenséget a munkahelyünkön.
The teacher refused to tolerate any nonsense in class.
A tanár semmiféle hülyéskedést nem tűrt az órán.
I’ve had enough of your nonsense for one day.
This new policy is complete nonsense and will never work.
Esempi per chi studia
I will not take this nonsense.
Ezt a képtelenséget nem fogom eltűrni.
She does not like any nonsense at work.
Nem szereti a hülyéskedést a munkahelyén.
He thinks the rule is nonsense.
Significato
foolish or unacceptable thing
Collocazioni
put up with nonsense
|no-nonsense approach
|enough of this nonsense
Sinonimi
absurdity (Highlights the ridiculous or illogical nature of something.)
|
folly (Emphasizes poor judgment in an action or idea.)
Contrari
reasonableness (Refers to being fair, sensible, and appropriate.)
Temi
judgment
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Something that is silly, bad, or not acceptable.
An idea, action, or situation that is regarded as foolish, unacceptable, or absurd.
Grammatica
Forma base
nonsense
IPA
GB/nˈɑnsɛns/
US/nˈɑnsɛns/
Sillabe e accento
non - sense (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (non)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: nonsense
- Plural: nonsense
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
a load of nonsense
1/ə lˈoʊd əv nˈɑnsɛns/
fixed phrase
informal
a lot of foolish talk
A lot of silly or false ideas or words.
Esempi
- That story is a load of nonsense.
- What he told you is just a load of nonsense.
cut the nonsense
1/kˈʌt ðə nˈɑnsɛns/
fixed phrase
informal
stop foolish behavior or talk
To stop saying or doing silly things.
Esempi
- Cut the nonsense and get back to work.
- Let’s cut the nonsense and focus on the problem.
no-nonsense
1/nˈoʊ nˈɑnsɛns/
fixed phrase
practical and direct attitude
Being serious and clear, not allowing silly behavior.
Esempi
- She has a no-nonsense approach to management.
- The coach is known for his no-nonsense style.
talk nonsense
1/tˈɔk nˈɑnsɛns/
fixed phrase
say things that are foolish or untrue
To say things that are silly, wrong, or do not make sense.
Esempi
- He talks nonsense when he’s nervous.
- Don’t talk nonsense; you know that’s not true.