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单词 ironically
释义

ironically

/ʌɪˈrɒnɪkli /
adverb
1In an ironic manner: ‘How very noble,’ Oliver said ironically
1.1Used in reference to a paradoxical, unexpected, or coincidental situation: [sentence adverb]: ironically, the rescue craft which saved her was the boat she was helping to pay for...
  • According to a brief article in the New York Times, research has shown that pessimists are, ironically, more likely to die earlier than optimists.
  • He wants to sack loads of bureaucrats, who will, ironically benefit most from the tax cuts if they are in their current jobs.
  • He had nine birdies and dropped only one shot, at the fourth - ironically one of the shortest holes on the course.
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