irony

US /ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
UK /ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
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1.

反语, 讽刺

the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect

:
The irony of the situation was that the fire station burned down.
情况的讽刺之处在于消防局被烧毁了。
He used irony to make his point more impactful.
他运用反语使自己的观点更具影响力。
2.

讽刺, 反讽

a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result

:
It was a strange irony that the rich man died penniless.
富人身无分文地死去,这真是一种奇怪的讽刺
The irony of the situation was not lost on him.
他没有错过这种讽刺的局面。