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ironic

/aɪrɑnɪk/

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cet variant 1: ironical

1 · adjective

strange because it is the opposite of what was expected

具有讽刺意味的

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It was ironic that the rain started just as they opened the new sun shelter.
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具有讽刺意味的是，他们刚启用新的遮阳棚，雨就下了起来。
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Pronunciation: /aɪrɑnɪk/

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