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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++un·sound /ˌʌnˈsaʊnd◂/ adjective  1 TRUEnot based on facts or good reasons 无根据的;谬误的ideologically/scientifically/ecologically etc unsound a test that’s scientifically unsound 没有科学依据的试验2 CONDITION/STATE OF somethingan unsound building or structure is in bad condition 〔建筑物或结构〕不安全的,不稳固的 The houses are structurally unsound. 这些房子结构不稳固。3 CRAZY formal physically or mentally ill 身体不健康的;有精神病的 people of unsound mind (=people who are mentally ill) 精神失常的人
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unsoundAgain I suggest that this line of argument is unsound.When they found that this was impossible, they turned their backs on religion and declared its teachings to be unsound.He claimed that the site was geologically unsound and any stress caused by a shift in water levels could cause an earthquake.unsound banking practicesSome attacked the fact that faster growth has been environmentally unsound, creating excessive carbon emissions and destroying natural habitats.In the summer of 1913 Chapman at last turned his attention to City's unsound defence.Cassie entertained more than a suspicion that John would definitely prove to be very ideologically unsound indeed!Around 1902 the Leversons lost money through an unsound investment.If, then, the Member is still of unsound mind, his seat is automatically vacated.ideologically/scientifically/ecologically etc unsoundI would go further and suggest that it is also ideologically unsound.Also, many names are painted on the bottom of the routes - ecologically unsound, but convenient!It was expensive, high tech, brutal and, I don't doubt, ecologically unsound but I loved it all.Cassie entertained more than a suspicion that John would definitely prove to be very ideologically unsound indeed!structurally unsoundThey were often structurally unsound and costly to maintain, hard to staff because of their physical isolation and far too big.Today there are very few old buildings so structurally unsound that they can not be saved.of unsound mindIf, then, the Member is still of unsound mind, his seat is automatically vacated.
un·sound adjectiveChineseSyllable
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unsound
unsound /ˌʌnˈsaʊnd◂/ adjective
1. not based on facts or good reasons
    ideologically/scientifically/ecologically etc unsound
    a test that’s scientifically unsound
2. an unsound building or structure is in bad condition:
    The houses are structurally unsound.
3. formal physically or mentally ill:
    people of unsound mind (=people who are mentally ill)


un·soundBrE /ˌʌnˈsaʊnd/ 🔊NAmE /ˌʌnˈsaʊnd/ 🔊 adjectivenot acceptable; not holding acceptable views 不稳妥的;观点不正确的ideologically unsound意识上不妥The use of disposable products is considered ecologically unsound. 使用一次性产品被认为是没有顾及对生态的影响。🔊🔊containing mistakes; that you cannot rely on 有错误的;靠不住的 SYN unreliable The methods used were unsound. 所使用的方法不可靠。🔊🔊(of a building, etc. 建筑物等) in poor condition; weak and likely to fall down 破旧的;摇摇欲坠的The roof is structurally unsound. 这屋顶结构不牢固。🔊🔊 OPP sound un·sound·ness BrE /ˌʌnˈsaʊndnəs/ 🔊NAmE /ˌʌnˈsaʊndnəs/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] of ˌunsound ˈmind(law 法律) not responsible for your actions because of a mental illness 精神失常,神志不清(无须对自己的行为负责)