n.空洞（虚）；废话；无意义；无知；愚昧；蠢事

原形：inanity复数：inanities

The endless debate on this trivial matter is sheer inanity.
无休止地争论这个琐碎的问题纯粹是荒谬可笑。
The idea that the earth is flat, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, is an example of inanity.
尽管有压倒性的证据证明地球是圆的，但仍然有人坚持认为地球是平的，这就是一个荒谬的例子。
His constant repetition of meaningless phrases was beginning to grate on my nerves - it was sheer inanity.
他不断地重复毫无意义的短语开始让我心烦意乱——这简直太荒唐了。
The plot of the movie was so devoid of substance that I found it bordering on inanity.
这部电影的情节空洞到我觉得它几乎滑向了荒谬的地步。
In the realm of politics, some campaign promises can seem like pure inanity once the candidate takes office.
在政治领域，一些候选人在当选后的承诺有时会显得极为荒诞不经。
The supposed health benefits of drinking water from a specific type of crystal bottle are nothing but inanity.
所谓的喝某种水晶瓶装水有益健康的说法其实纯属荒谬。
Despite his extensive education, his argument about the benefits of eating dirt showed an alarming level of inanity.
尽管受过高等教育，但他关于吃泥土有益的观点却显示出惊人的荒唐无知。
I tried to read the avant-garde poetry, but most of it seemed like mere inanity to me.
我试着读一些前卫诗歌，但对我来说，它们大多只是毫无意义的胡言乱语。
The idea that aliens have been secretly living among us for centuries is a popular conspiracy theory that borders on inanity.
外星人几个世纪以来一直秘密生活在我们中间这种流行阴谋论，其荒谬程度近乎令人难以置信。
To spend millions on a space mission just to prove a point that could be easily verified otherwise seems like an exercise in inanity.
仅仅为了证明一个本可以通过其他方式轻易验证的观点而花费数百万美元进行太空任务，这种做法看起来就像是在做一件荒谬的事。