irony

名词

1. 1

   讽刺、反讽

   The irony is that the safety inspector was injured on the job.

   讽刺的是，那位安全检查员竟然在工作时受伤了。

2. 2

   反话、嘲讽

   She thanked him for his help with obvious irony in her voice.

   她语带明显的嘲讽，感谢他的帮忙。

3. 3

   戏剧性反讽文学

   The play uses dramatic irony to make the audience fear for the hero.

   这出戏运用戏剧性反讽，让观众为主角感到担忧。