sarcasm

'sɑ:kæzm

考研托福雅思 Collins 1

n. witty language used to convey insults or scorn

n. 挖苦, 讽刺, 讽刺话, 讽刺性

Collins 星级

12,625

BNC 频率

13,455

使用频率

sarcasm 源自希腊语“sarkazein”，意为“撕裂肉体”。可以联想到用讽刺的方式“撕扯”别人的话语。

例句

1. She said she loved the movie, but her tone was full of sarcasm.

她说她喜欢这部电影，但她的语气充满了讽刺。

2. His sarcasm often makes people laugh, but sometimes it can be hurtful.

他的讽刺常常让人发笑，但有时也会伤人。

3. I couldn't tell if he was being serious or just using sarcasm.

我无法判断他是在认真说话还是只是在讽刺。