inanity

IPA/ɪˈnænəti/
IPA/ɪˈnænəti/

inanity — 名詞

  • inanitysingular
  • inanitiesplural

1. the state of being so empty, silly, or pointless that it seems to have no real v

1.名詞C2
釋義

空泛愚蠢

內容空洞又無價值的狀態

the state of being so empty, silly, or pointless that it seems to have no real value

例句

The inanity of the online debate made Reema close her laptop early.

那場網路辯論的空泛愚蠢，讓 Reema 早早就闔上了筆電。

the inanity of + noun

Brandon sighed at the inanity of arguing over spoon colors all afternoon.

Brandon 對著整個下午都在吵湯匙顏色這種空泛愚蠢，只能嘆氣。

常見搭配
  • the inanity of the debate
  • political inanity
  • utter inanity
  • inanity of the plan
同義詞
  • pointlessness

    stresses lack of purpose more than foolishness

  • shallowness

    focuses on lack of depth rather than silly behavior

  • silliness

    more everyday and often lighter in tone

反義詞
  • substance

    focuses on having serious content or value

  • seriousness

    focuses on importance and thoughtful purpose

文法句型

the inanity of + noun/-ing

inanity in + noun

用法筆記

Usually appears in critical comments about talk, rules, or behavior that feel empty and foolish rather than merely boring.

常見錯誤

We were shocked by the inanity about the rule.
We were shocked by the inanity of the rule.
inanity usually takes 'of' when you name the thing that feels empty or silly.

2. a foolish remark, idea, or act that has no real meaning or importance

2.名詞C2
釋義

蠢話；蠢事

空洞又無意義的說法或做法

a foolish remark, idea, or act that has no real meaning or importance

例句

When the mayor blamed rain for the leak, Beatriz called it pure inanity.

當市長把漏水怪到下雨時，Beatriz 說那根本就是一句蠢話。

inanity used for one absurd remark

The chat was full of inanities about secret tunnels under the mall.

聊天室裡滿是關於百貨公司地下秘密通道的蠢話。

full of inanities

常見搭配
  • pure inanity
  • full of inanities
  • one inanity after another
  • political inanities
同義詞
  • nonsense

    broader and more common; can cover foolish words or ideas in general

  • absurdity

    often stresses how ridiculous the thing seems

  • drivel

    more insulting and often used for weak or foolish talk

反義詞
  • insight

    focuses on a useful and intelligent idea

文法句型

an inanity

full of inanities

用法筆記

Often used for a single foolish comment or for a series of empty comments, especially in formal criticism.

常見錯誤

Her speech was full of inanitys.
Her speech was full of inanities.
the plural of inanity changes y to ies.

同根字

  • inane
    形容詞C2
  • inanely
    副詞C2

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • political inanity
  • utter inanity

常用片語

  • the inanity of something
  • one inanity after another

介系詞搭配

  • inanity of the debate
  • full of inanities