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mockery是什么意思

mockery

英 ['mɒk(ə)rɪ] 美 ['mɑkəri]

n. 嘲弄；笑柄；徒劳无功；拙劣可笑的模仿或歪曲

中文词源

mockery 嘲笑，愚弄

来自mock,嘲笑，嘲弄。

英文词源

mockery (n.): early 15c., from Old French moquerie "sneering, mockery, sarcasm" (13c.), from moquer (see mock (v.)).

双语例句

1. This action makes a mockery of the Government's continuing protestations of concern.: 这一行动是对一再声明表示关注的政府的嘲弄。

2. Was there a glint of mockery in his eyes?: 他的眼里是不是闪过一丝讥讽？

3. The debate was a mockery. A big yawn.: 这场辩论实在可笑。简直是无聊透顶。

4. The present system is a mockery of justice.: 现存体制是对司法的嘲讽。

5. She couldn't stand any more of their mockery.: 她再也无法忍受他们的愚弄了。