英文单词:antiphrasis

中文含义:反语,用相反的词语表达相反的意思。

英语词性:noun

美式发音:[an-tuh-frey-sis]

同义词:irony, sarcasm

易混淆单词:antithesis, paradox

双语例句:

1. When she said “that’s just great,” her facial expression and tone of voice made it clear that she was using antiphrasis.

当她说“太好了”时,她的面部表情和语调明显表明她在使用反语。

2. The politician’s statement that he was glad the economy was doing poorly was a clear example of antiphrasis.

政治家说他很高兴经济表现不佳,这是反语的一个明显例子。