1. 讽刺的, 用反语的:alumina hydrate 水化氧化铝 | ironical 讽刺的, 用反语的 | broad band cable 宽频带电缆
2. 讽刺的:ironic 说反话的 | ironical 讽刺的 | ironically 说反话地
3. 用反语的:ironic 反语的 | ironical 用反语的 | ironically 反语地
4. 反讽的,讽刺的:iron 熨烫 n.铁;熨斗 | ironical 反讽的,讽刺的 | irony 反语法;嘲弄
1. But it seems to be a little bit funny, if not ironical.
2. Because Chinese writers shift tones from piece to piece, you cannot tell when they are being serious or when they are being ironical.
3. It is ironical for university teachers to be occupied with all kinds of projects, instead of actually teaching.
adj
1. characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
e.g. madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker
it was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely
Synonym: ironic
2. humorously sarcastic or mocking
e.g. dry humor
an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely
an ironic novel
an ironical smile
with a wry Scottish wit