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ironic

英 [aɪˈrɒnɪk]

[ADJ]

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ADJ. 形容词

1. 讽刺的
When you make an ironic remark, you say the opposite of what you really mean, as a joke.
双语例句
例：
At the most solemn moments he will flash a mocking smile or make an ironic remark.
在最庄严的时刻他也会露出嘲弄的微笑或是说些讽刺挖苦的话。
2. 具有讽刺意味的
If you say that it is ironic that something happens, you mean that it is odd or amusing because it involves a contrast.
双语例句
例：
It is ironic that so many women are anti-feminist.
具有讽刺意味的是，竟然有那么多妇女是反对女权主义的。

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