irony
英 /ˈaɪrəni/ 美 /ˈaɪrəni/
- n. 具有讽刺意味的情况A situation that is strikingly opposite to what is expected.
- n. 反语；讽刺Using words opposite to your meaning, often for humorous effect.
The irony is that our swimming lesson was cancelled by rain.
讽刺的是，我们的游泳课竟因下雨而取消了。
There is considerable irony in promoting environmental awareness through disposable products that create additional waste.
通过制造更多垃圾的一次性产品来宣传环保意识，颇具讽刺意味。
搭配
the irony of the situation 局面的讽刺之处a sense of irony 反讽意识dramatic irony 戏剧性反讽
辨析提示
irony不只是巧合，常指结果与预期形成讽刺性反差。
词族
ironic (adj.)、ironically (adv.)
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