英语词汇“irony”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

i•ro•ny¹ n., pl. -nies.

[uncountable] the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of their literal or actual meaning.
an outcome opposite to what was, or might have been, expected: [uncountable]What irony to be offered three jobs after having none for so long.[countable]It was a real irony that my former boss was asking me for a job.

i•ro•ny¹ n., pl. -nies.

the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning:the irony of her reply, "How nice!'' when I said I had to work all weekend.
Literature
- a technique of indicating, as through character or plot development, an intention or attitude opposite to that which is actually or ostensibly stated.
- (esp. in contemporary writing) a manner of organizing a work so as to give full expression to contradictory or complementary impulses, attitudes, etc., esp. as a means of indicating detachment from a subject, theme, or emotion.
RhetoricSee Socratic irony.
LiteratureSee dramatic irony.
an outcome of events contrary to what was, or might have been, expected.
the incongruity of this.
an objectively sardonic style of speech or writing.
an objectively or humorously sardonic utterance, disposition, quality, etc.

Greek eirōneía dissimulation, sarcasm, understatement, equivalent. to eírōn a dissembler + -eia -y³
Latin īrōnīa
1495–1505

1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Irony, sarcasm, satire indicate mockery of something or someone. The essential feature of irony is the indirect presentation of a contradiction between an action or expression and the context in which it occurs. In the figure of speech, emphasis is placed on the opposition between the literal and intended meaning of a statement; one thing is said and its opposite implied, as in the comment, "Beautiful weather, isn't it?'' made when it is raining or nasty. Ironic literature exploits, in addition to the rhetorical figure, such devices as character development, situation, and plot to stress the paradoxical nature of reality or the contrast between an ideal and actual condition, set of circumstances, etc., frequently in such a way as to stress the absurdity present in the contradiction between substance and form. Irony differs from sarcasm in greater subtlety and wit. In sarcasm ridicule or mockery is used harshly, often crudely and contemptuously, for destructive purposes. It may be used in an indirect manner, and have the form of irony, as in "What a fine musician you turned out to be!'' or it may be used in the form of a direct statement, "You couldn't play one piece correctly if you had two assistants.'' The distinctive quality of sarcasm is present in the spoken word and manifested chiefly by vocal inflection, whereas satire and irony, arising originally as literary and rhetorical forms, are exhibited in the organization or structuring of either language or literary material. Satire usually implies the use of irony or sarcasm for censorious or critical purposes and is often directed at public figures or institutions, conventional behavior, political situations, etc.

i•ron•y² adj.

consisting of, containing, or resembling iron.

1350–1400; Middle English; see iron, -y¹

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

irony /ˈaɪrənɪ/ n ( pl -nies)

the humorous or mildly sarcastic use of words to imply the opposite of what they normally mean
an instance of this, used to draw attention to some incongruity or irrationality
incongruity between what is expected to be and what actually is, or a situation or result showing such incongruity
See dramatic irony
See Socratic irony

Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin ironia, from Greek eirōneia, from eirōn dissembler, from eirein to speak

irony /ˈaɪənɪ/ adj

of, resembling, or containing iron

单词	irony
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 i•ro•ny¹ /ˈaɪrəni, ˈaɪɚni/USA pronunciation n., pl. -nies. [uncountable] the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of their literal or actual meaning. an outcome opposite to what was, or might have been, expected: [uncountable]What irony to be offered three jobs after having none for so long.[countable]It was a real irony that my former boss was asking me for a job. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 i•ro•ny¹ (ī′rə nē, ī′ər-),USA pronunciation n., pl. -nies. the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning:the irony of her reply, "How nice!'' when I said I had to work all weekend. Literature a technique of indicating, as through character or plot development, an intention or attitude opposite to that which is actually or ostensibly stated. (esp. in contemporary writing) a manner of organizing a work so as to give full expression to contradictory or complementary impulses, attitudes, etc., esp. as a means of indicating detachment from a subject, theme, or emotion. RhetoricSee Socratic irony. LiteratureSee dramatic irony. an outcome of events contrary to what was, or might have been, expected. the incongruity of this. an objectively sardonic style of speech or writing. an objectively or humorously sardonic utterance, disposition, quality, etc. Greek eirōneía dissimulation, sarcasm, understatement, equivalent. to eírōn a dissembler + -eia -y³ Latin īrōnīa 1495–1505 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Irony, sarcasm, satire indicate mockery of something or someone. The essential feature of irony is the indirect presentation of a contradiction between an action or expression and the context in which it occurs. In the figure of speech, emphasis is placed on the opposition between the literal and intended meaning of a statement; one thing is said and its opposite implied, as in the comment, "Beautiful weather, isn't it?'' made when it is raining or nasty. Ironic literature exploits, in addition to the rhetorical figure, such devices as character development, situation, and plot to stress the paradoxical nature of reality or the contrast between an ideal and actual condition, set of circumstances, etc., frequently in such a way as to stress the absurdity present in the contradiction between substance and form. Irony differs from sarcasm in greater subtlety and wit. In sarcasm ridicule or mockery is used harshly, often crudely and contemptuously, for destructive purposes. It may be used in an indirect manner, and have the form of irony, as in "What a fine musician you turned out to be!'' or it may be used in the form of a direct statement, "You couldn't play one piece correctly if you had two assistants.'' The distinctive quality of sarcasm is present in the spoken word and manifested chiefly by vocal inflection, whereas satire and irony, arising originally as literary and rhetorical forms, are exhibited in the organization or structuring of either language or literary material. Satire usually implies the use of irony or sarcasm for censorious or critical purposes and is often directed at public figures or institutions, conventional behavior, political situations, etc. i•ron•y² (ī′ər nē),USA pronunciation adj. consisting of, containing, or resembling iron. 1350–1400; Middle English; see iron, -y¹ Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: irony /ˈaɪrənɪ/ n ( pl -nies) the humorous or mildly sarcastic use of words to imply the opposite of what they normally mean an instance of this, used to draw attention to some incongruity or irrationality incongruity between what is expected to be and what actually is, or a situation or result showing such incongruity See dramatic irony See Socratic irony Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin ironia, from Greek eirōneia, from eirōn dissembler, from eirein to speak irony /ˈaɪənɪ/ adj of, resembling, or containing iron
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