irony

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irony 是什么意思

中文释义

n. 反语, 讽刺, 具有讽刺意味的事

英文释义

n. incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs

n. a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs

irony 的真实例句

以下例句摘自真实英文文章，看看 irony 在自然语境里怎么用：

As he does so, Harpham will confront yet another irony in the history of American slavery.

—— “Slavery has been such a widespread practice throughout human history that it has rarely needed a particular racial ideology in order to take root”

Harpham has a fine eye for historical ironies and the skill to balance those ironies until they build true suspense.

—— “Slavery has been such a widespread practice throughout human history that it has rarely needed a particular racial ideology in order to take root”

It's worth noting an irony in both Wales and Scotland.

—— Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections

I laughed to myself at the ironies: to get approval, stop seeking it; to take care of yourself, take care of others.

—— Be Kind to Yourself by Being Kind to Others

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