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ironically

/aɪˈrɑːnɪkli/ American
  • adv. 讽刺地, 啼笑皆非地
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Definition
  • adv. in a way that is opposite to what is expected, often amusingly
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Example
Ironically, the fire station itself caught fire last winter.
具有讽刺意味的是,消防站自己在去年冬天着火了。
Word familyiron-
n.
ironyL4
adj.
ironicL4
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