十八、反语
irony 反语
反语指用相反意义的词来表达意思的作文方式。如在指责过失、错误时、用赞同过失的说法而在表扬时,则近乎责难的说法。
例如:
(1)It would be a fine thing indeed not knowing what time it was in the morning.早上不知道几点钟确实是一种好习惯!(反语)
(2)”Of course, you only carry large notes, no small change on you. ” The waiter said to the beggar.作者对乞丐说,当然,你只收大钞,所以没零钱啦。