Two and a half millennia later, when classical music is generally seen as a high-class lifestyle accessory, Plato's conception seems outlandish, even absurd.

2500年以后，古典音乐基本上被当作上流社会生活方式的点缀，柏拉图的观点显然已经有些古怪，甚至荒唐了。

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On these occasions, all sorts of odd or even absurd theories seem to lead our way of thinking. What we really need is the right information about health.

特别是当我们没有正确的健康信息作为引导时，这种心态会给一些荒唐的言论大展拳脚的机会。

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Even a year ago, this seemed an absurd question.

就在一年前，这似乎还是个可笑的问题。

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Abusive and even absurd litigation is just the most visible symptom.

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While no one can deny that consumption is a form of social distinction, it sounds even more absurd to think that people will pay more for an equal product.

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To some, it even sounded absurd.

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