...their preposterous claim that they had unearthed a plot.他们无比愚蠢地声称自己发现了一个阴谋It is preposterous to attribute to mere external conditions.仅仅以外部环境解释一切是不合理的.It would be preposterous to shovel coal with a teaspoon.用茶匙铲煤是荒谬的....
He does not regard his new job as a poisoned chalice.他并不认为自己的新工作是金杯毒酒。He inherited a poisoned chalice when he took over the job as union leader.他接手工会领导职务,看似风光,实则会给他带来很多麻烦.Some people even claimed that he appointed his po...