folly
noun
UK/ˈfɒl.i/
US/ˈfɑː.li/
Definitions of folly noun
behavior(行為)
- Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)formal(正式)
the state of being foolish or a foolish action or idea
愚笨；愚蠢的行為、想法等
She considered the plan to be an act of folly.
她認為這個計劃是一種愚蠢的行為。
It would be an act of folly for the nation to engage in this conflict.
國家參與這場衝突將是一種愚蠢的行為。
He lost a considerable amount of money due to his folly.
他因為自己的愚蠢行為損失了大量金錢。
structure(建築)
- Countable(可數名詞)
a decorative building, such as a small castle or temple, in a garden or park
（英國花園或公園內的）裝飾性建築，如小型城堡或廟宇等
There's a Gothic style folly in the garden.
花園裡有一座哥德式風格的裝飾性建築。
This folly is a popular attraction in the park.
這座裝飾性建築是公園裡很受歡迎的景點。
They spent a lot of time and energy to maintain the folly in the garden.
他們花了很多時間和精力來維護花園裡的裝飾性建築。