Folly



GRE TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 愚蠢; 愚蠢的行为, 思想或做法
• ［英］ n. 愚蠢 ( lack of wisdom)
• ［类］ 反义词: sagacity ( 睿智)

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural follies)

• Etymology: Middle English folie, from Anglo-French, from fol fool
• Date: 13th century
• 1. lack of good sense or normal prudence and foresight
• 2.
  • a. criminally or tragically foolish actions or conduct
  • b. obsolete evil, wickedness; especially lewd behavior
• 3. a foolish act or idea
• 4. an excessively costly or unprofitable undertaking
• 5. an often extravagant picturesque building erected to suit a fanciful taste

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