This flashcard defines "ironically" as an adverb used to emphasize a contrast or oddity in a situation, or to convey sarcasm by saying the opposite of what is meant.
This flashcard defines "ironically" as an adverb used to highlight a contrast or oddity in a situation, or to express sarcasm or that the speaker means the opposite of what they are saying.
1[sentence adverb] used when talking about a situation in which the opposite of what you expected happens or is true: Ironically, his cold got better on the last day of his holiday.2in a way that shows you really mean the opposite of what you are saying: ‘Oh, no problem!’ said Terry, ironically.
WDF
ironically
[aɪ'rɒnɪklɪ]
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ADV8080
80886
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讽刺地(60%),说反话地(40%)
adv.讽刺地;说反话地
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