nonsense
gb/nˈɑnsɛns/ us/nˈɑnsɛns/
B1
Англійська
~ 3800
butaság, hülyeség, értelmetlenség, képtelenség, hülyéskedés
ІМЕННИК
B1
1
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
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.
Значення
foolish or meaningless talk
Словосполучення
talk nonsense
|utter nonsense
|complete nonsense
|load of nonsense
|nonsense talk
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
truth (Represents accurate or factual information, the opposite of false or meaningless talk.)
|
sense (Speech or ideas that are logical and reasonable.)
Теми
communication
|judgment
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Words or ideas that are silly or do not make sense.
Words, ideas, or statements that are foolish, absurd, or have no clear meaning.
ІМЕННИК
B1
2
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Значення
foolish or unacceptable thing
Словосполучення
put up with nonsense
|no-nonsense approach
|enough of this nonsense
Синоніми
absurdity (Highlights the ridiculous or illogical nature of something.)
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folly (Emphasizes poor judgment in an action or idea.)
Антоніми
reasonableness (Refers to being fair, sensible, and appropriate.)
Теми
judgment
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Something that is silly, bad, or not acceptable.
An idea, action, or situation that is regarded as foolish, unacceptable, or absurd.
Граматика
Словникова форма
nonsense
IPA
GB/nˈɑnsɛns/
US/nˈɑnsɛns/
Склади й наголос
non - sense (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (non)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: nonsense
- Plural: nonsense
Споріднені слова
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- He talks nonsense when he’s nervous.
- Don’t talk nonsense; you know that’s not true.