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irony
英 [ˈaɪrəni]
[NOUN]
ironies
1. [U 不可数名词] 讽刺
Irony is a subtle form of humour that involves saying things that are the opposite of what you really mean.
双语例句
例：His tone was tinged with irony.
他的语气中略带讽刺。
2. [C, U 有变体名词] 具有讽刺意味的事
If you talk about the irony of a situation, you mean that it is odd or amusing because it involves a contrast.
双语例句
例：The irony is that many officials in Washington agree in private that their policy is inconsistent.
具有讽刺意味的是，华盛顿的许多官员私下里承认他们的政策是前后矛盾的。