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far-fetched

/fahr-fecht/US // ˈfɑrˈfɛtʃt //

牵强附会,遥不可及,遥不可及的,遥遥无期

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : improbable; not naturally pertinent; being only remotely connected; forced; strained: He brought in a far-fetched example in an effort to prove his point.

Synonyms & Antonyms

adj.hard to believe

Examples

  • So far, all the players seemed to be willing to wait their turn.

  • As far as I can tell, this magazine spent as much time making fun of French politicians as it did of Muslims or Islam.

  • How far has Congress really evolved on race when in 50 years it has gone from one black senator to two?

  • But sources said that the evidence so far is pointing away from an ISIS connection.

  • I think the response of the French government so far has been pretty appropriate in that regard.

  • However, they were not seen to venture far into the surrounding deciduous forest.

  • Suddenly, however, he became aware of a small black spot far ahead in the very middle of the unencumbered track.

  • In the evening, St. Peter's and its accessories were illuminated—by far the most brilliant spectacle I ever saw.

  • Thus far Boston banks have received more benefits from this bank than have the other banks in this district.

  • Sleek finds it far harder work than fortune-making; but he pursues his Will-o'-the-Wisp with untiring energy.