sarcasm
意味: The use of irony to mock, wound, or convey contempt, often through remarks that mean the opposite of what they literally state.
Sarcasm is a form of verbal irony delivered with a sharp, cutting edge intended to ridicule or wound. Unlike gentle irony, sarcasm is characteristically hostile in intent, though it can also be used affectionately between close friends. Tone of voice is crucial to its delivery in speech, while in writing it is harder to detect, leading to frequent misunderstandings in digital communication. British humour is renowned for its dry sarcasm, and the word collocates with 'biting,' 'dripping with,' 'heavy,' and 'withering.'
例文
- Her sarcasm was withering: 'Oh, brilliant idea — let's just ask the foxes to stop eating the chickens. 她的讽刺尖刻无比:'哦,好主意——我们直接叫狐狸别吃鸡不就行了。Su sarcasmo fue demoledor: «Vaya, idea brillante: pidámosles a los zorros que dejen de comerse las gallinas».彼女の皮肉は痛烈だった。「ああ、素晴らしいアイデアね——キツネに鶏を食べるのをやめてくれって頼みましょう。」그녀의 빈정거림은 신랄했다. '아, 기막힌 생각이네 — 여우한테 닭 좀 그만 잡아먹으라고 부탁하자고.
- The teacher's sarcasm did little to motivate the students and only bred resentment. 老师的挖苦不但没能激励学生,反而只滋生了怨恨。El sarcasmo del profesor hizo poco por motivar a los alumnos y solo engendró resentimiento.教師の皮肉は生徒のやる気を引き出すどころか、反感を生むだけだった。교사의 빈정거림은 학생들의 동기를 유발하기는커녕 반감만 키웠다.
- He could never quite tell whether her compliments were genuine or laced with sarcasm. 他始终分不清她的赞美是真心的,还是暗含讽刺。Nunca lograba discernir si sus cumplidos eran genuinos o estaban teñidos de sarcasmo.彼には、彼女の褒め言葉が本心なのか、それとも皮肉が込められているのか、どうしても判断がつかなかった。그는 그녀의 칭찬이 진심인지, 아니면 빈정거림이 섞여 있는 것인지 도무지 판단할 수가 없었다.
発音
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場面: general, literary, media
トーン: negative
起源と歴史
From late Latin sarcasmus, from Greek sarkasmos (a sneer, mockery), from sarkazein (to tear flesh, gnash the teeth, speak bitterly), from sarx (flesh). The visceral etymology reflects the word's association with cutting, biting speech.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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