英語

nonsense

gb/nˈɑnsɛns/ us/nˈɑnsɛns/
B1 英語
~ 3800
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 entity
1

foolish or meaningless talk

Words or ideas that are silly or do not make sense.

用法パターン: [someone] talks [nonsense]
よくある間違い:
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.
類義語
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.)
対義語
truth (Represents accurate or factual information, the opposite of false or meaningless talk.) | sense (Speech or ideas that are logical and reasonable.)
コロケーション
talk nonsense |utter nonsense |complete nonsense |load of nonsense |nonsense talk
テーマ
communication |judgment |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Everything he said about the project was pure nonsense.
  • Stop talking nonsense and listen for a moment.
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • He talks nonsense when he is tired.
  • This story is nonsense.
  • I think his idea is nonsense.
  • She says nonsense when she is angry.
名詞 B1 entity
2

foolish or unacceptable thing

Something that is silly, bad, or not acceptable.

用法パターン: call [something] nonsense
類義語
absurdity (Highlights the ridiculous or illogical nature of something.) | folly (Emphasizes poor judgment in an action or idea.)
対義語
reasonableness (Refers to being fair, sensible, and appropriate.)
コロケーション
put up with nonsense |no-nonsense approach |enough of this nonsense
テーマ
judgment |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • We shouldn't have to put up with this nonsense at work.
  • The teacher refused to tolerate any nonsense in class.
  • I’ve had enough of your nonsense for one day.
  • This new policy is complete nonsense and will never work.
学習者向け例文
  • I will not take this nonsense.
  • She does not like any nonsense at work.
  • He thinks the rule is nonsense.
文法
辞書形
nonsense
IPA
GB/nˈɑnsɛns/
US/nˈɑnsɛns/
音節・強勢
non - sense (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (non)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: nonsense
  • Plural: nonsense
関連語
Core family
nonsensical adjective
Related words
sense noun A1 sensible adjective B1 sensibly adverb
Negative and opposite forms
senseless adjective B2
Advanced or less common
nonsensically adverb
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • He talks nonsense when he’s nervous.
  • Don’t talk nonsense; you know that’s not true.

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