ironic /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/ (also ironical) TEM4

• 1. 

  ADJ When you make an ironic remark, you say the opposite of what you really mean, as a joke. 讽刺的

  例：

  At the most solemn moments he will flash a mocking smile or make an ironic remark.

  在最庄严的的时刻他也会露出嘲弄的微笑或是说些讽刺挖苦的话。

• 2. 

  ADJ If you say that it is ironic that something happens, you mean that it is odd or amusing because it involves a contrast. 具有讽刺意味的

  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。