Irony - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

noun

Sharpness and directness in speech.

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Their relationship was built on a certain mutual acerbity

noun

A substance with particular chemical properties including turning litmus red, neutralizing alkalis, and dissolving some metals; typically, a corrosive or sour-tasting liquid of this kind.

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Trees were exposed to mixtures of heavy metals, acids, and overdoses of nutrients

adjective

Containing acid or having the properties of an acid; having a ph of less than 7.

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Acid soils

noun

Any of various chemical substances that can produce salts, some of which are able to damage whatever they touch

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The salad dressing has an acid taste.

noun

Sharpness of taste; lack of sweetness.

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The lime juice imparts a slight bitterness

noun

An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; scepticism.

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Public cynicism about change is understandable

noun

The belief that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere

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He's often been accused of cynicism in his attitude towards politics., such behaviour only bred cyn…

noun

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

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My stories were greeted with derision and disbelief

noun

Actions or statements showing that you think someone or something is ridiculous or of no value

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Talk of tougher laws was met with derision., derisive laughter

noun

Absence or lack of moisture or liquid.

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Dryness of the mouth may occur while you are taking this medicine

noun

The quality of having very little or no water or natural oils

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The meat's dryness

noun

Teasing and contemptuous language or behaviour directed at a particular person or thing.

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Stung by her mockery, frankie hung his head

noun

Unkind, critical remarks or actions, or something so foolish that it can be easily criticized

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The renewed fighting made a mockery of the peace agreement (= made it look ridiculous).

noun

The quality of being humorous by criticizing someone or something strongly, sometimes in an unkind or cruel way

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His new book has all of his usual mordancy and wry humour., her writing brilliantly combines mordan…

noun

The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behaviour.

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He is held up as an object of ridicule

verb

Subject to contemptuous and dismissive language or behaviour.

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His theory was ridiculed and dismissed

noun

Words or actions that make someone or something seem foolish or stupid

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He was an unhappy figure of ridicule, not a figure of fun, among his colleagues., she was ridiculed…

noun

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

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She didn't like the note of sarcasm in his voice

noun

Remarks that mean the opposite of what they say, made to criticize someone or something in a way that is amusing to others but annoying to the person criticized

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Biting/heavy sarcasm, sarcastic comments

noun

The use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

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The crude satire seems to be directed at the fashionable protest singers of the time

noun

A humorous way of criticizing people or ideas to show that they have faults or are wrong, or a piece of writing or a play that uses this style

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[ c ] the play is a satire on corporate culture., satirical humor, garry trudeau would satirize him…

noun

A feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.

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I do not wish to become the object of scorn

verb

Feel or express contempt or disdain for.

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He tended to scorn technological advances he did not come up with himself

noun

A strong feeling that someone or something is of little or no worth and deserves no respect

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These countries deserve our respect, not the scorn of a politician., a scornful laugh/look, he was …

noun

The quality or state of being sharp.

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The sweet flavour contrasts with the sharpness of the lemon

noun

Intelligence and excellent judgement

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At 71, he worries about losing his sharpness and his formidable business sense., the sharpness of h…

adjective

Contemptuous or mocking.

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He made a sneering comment about their closeness

noun

The action of smiling or speaking in a contemptuous or mocking manner.

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It will take a concerted effort from many to lay off the sneering—and try understanding

verb

Smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner.

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She had sneered at their bad taste

noun

Vigorousness or incisiveness in expression or style.

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She opines with characteristic trenchancy

noun

The state or fact of expressing criticism or opinions in a forceful, clear way

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She had a reputation for cool trenchancy., he gives a wonderful freshness and trenchancy to his pro…