nonsense
gb/nˈɑnsɛns/ us/nˈɑnsɛns/
B1
Angielski
~ 3800
butaság, hülyeség, értelmetlenség, képtelenség, hülyéskedés
RZECZOWNIK
B1
1
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
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.
Znaczenie
foolish or meaningless talk
Kolokacje
talk nonsense
|utter nonsense
|complete nonsense
|load of nonsense
|nonsense talk
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
truth (Represents accurate or factual information, the opposite of false or meaningless talk.)
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sense (Speech or ideas that are logical and reasonable.)
Tematy
communication
|judgment
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Words or ideas that are silly or do not make sense.
Words, ideas, or statements that are foolish, absurd, or have no clear meaning.
RZECZOWNIK
B1
2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Znaczenie
foolish or unacceptable thing
Kolokacje
put up with nonsense
|no-nonsense approach
|enough of this nonsense
Synonimy
absurdity (Highlights the ridiculous or illogical nature of something.)
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folly (Emphasizes poor judgment in an action or idea.)
Antonimy
reasonableness (Refers to being fair, sensible, and appropriate.)
Tematy
judgment
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Something that is silly, bad, or not acceptable.
An idea, action, or situation that is regarded as foolish, unacceptable, or absurd.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
nonsense
IPA
GB/nˈɑnsɛns/
US/nˈɑnsɛns/
Sylaby i akcent
non - sense (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (non)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: nonsense
- Plural: nonsense
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- He talks nonsense when he’s nervous.
- Don’t talk nonsense; you know that’s not true.