单词 | mocking |
释义 | mocking (once / 741 pages) adj When you talk to or about someone in a mocking tone, you're making fun of them in a nasty, mean way. But if you're a comedy writer or political satirist, a mocking attitude is a tool of your trade. If you're writing a skit about the outrageous proposal some politician has just made, you'll write it in a mocking tone, imitating the politician's voice and mannerisms in a way that makes him look as ridiculous as you think he is. Seen any mockingbirds lately? That's the bird that sings almost nonstop, imitating the calls of other birds. WORD FAMILYmocking: mockingly+/mock: mocked, mocker, mockery, mocking, mockly, mocks/mocker: mockers/mockery: mockeries USAGE EXAMPLESBut the country's security cabinet announced the move after the release of mocking videos from the armed wing of Hamas. BBC(Jan 01, 2017) Clark wore a mocking grin that day, the same one she wore when photographers snapped her picture the night of the crime. New York Times(Jan 12, 2012) Here he redirected his analytic mind to his paralyzing grief, mocking the language of recovery, preferring “numb slog” to “healing journey.” New York Times(Dec 28, 2016) 1adj abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule her mocking smile Syn derisive, gibelike, jeering, taunting disrespectful exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous 2adj playfully vexing (especially by ridicule) Syn quizzical, teasing playful full of fun and high spirits |
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