ironically 的定义
- in a way that uses words to mean the opposite of what they normally mean, or makes an obvious exaggeration or understatement, as a joke or in order to make a point:French author Anatole France ironically commented on the neglect of the poor, “The law in its majesty gives equal rights to the rich and poor to sleep under bridges.”
- in a way that is the opposite of what would be expected, often as a remarkable coincidence:Ironically, one of the main messages of this text on warfare is how to avoid battle through meticulous preparation and planning.
ironically 近义词
等同于 humorously
更多ironically例句
- They all called the Mach-E a “Mustang,” and they did not do so ironically.
- Doing so is a teachable skill and, ironically, there is plenty of information on the web about it that could credibly form the basis of a curriculum for the military.
- A lack of cases ironically leads to a growing population susceptible to infection, so future outbreaks could be larger and more unpredictable.
- One of the things built into life itself is, ironically, impermanence and the capacity to change.
- Standard cybersecurity practice is to keep your software up to date—so most SolarWinds customers, ironically, were protected because they had failed to heed that advice.
- Ironically, the play deals with the ‘management’ of information by the Establishment.
- Ironically, this is the one precept on which liberals and conservatives agree.
- Ironically, unlike Dukakis and apparently Paul, Bill Clinton and Al Gore had each “read the memo” back in the day.
- Ironically, as pope, his championing of the poor has given Liberation Theology a new lease on life.
- Ironically, there are parts of it that I think the North Koreans will love, but other parts they are going to really hate.
- "You may put strategy out of the definition, leaving in the woman," she continued ironically.
- He could even hear the professor's voice as he ironically pronounced upon sordid little despots of Bassett's stamp.
- A parchment in Hindustani, given jestingly or ironically by a humorous old chap in orders and white linen and rhinoceros sandals.
- “Now you are doomed indeed,” Hildebrand commented, ironically.
- "Good night," Wade said ironically, with a last look at Moran.