ironic
US /aɪˈrɑː.nɪk/
UK /aɪˈrɑː.nɪk/
1.
讽刺的, 具有讽刺意味的
happening in a way that is contrary to what is expected and typically causes wry amusement because of this
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It's ironic that he's a swimming instructor who's afraid of water.
他是一个怕水的游泳教练，这很讽刺。
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Her success was ironic, considering how little effort she put in.
考虑到她付出的努力很少，她的成功很讽刺。