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irrational

/ɪræʃənəl/

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1 · adjective

not based on reason or clear thought

不理性的；不合理的

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His fear of the harmless insect seemed irrational to his friends.
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朋友们觉得他害怕这种无害昆虫有些不理性。
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Pronunciation: /ɪræʃənəl/

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