1550s, from Middle French absurde (16c.), from Latin absurdus "out of tune; foolish" (see absurdity). The main modern sense (also present in Latin) is a figurative one, "out of harmony with reason or propriety." Related: Absurdly; absurdness.
实用例句
1. It is absurd to be discussing compulsory redundancy policies for teachers.
讨论针对教师的强制裁员政策真是滑稽可笑。
来自柯林斯例句
2. It can be done without following some absurd, off-the-wall investment strategy.