英语单词

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。

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

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

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

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

来自《权威词典》

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