新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

ironic

英  [aɪˈrɒnɪk]
    

[ADJ]

    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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