sarcasm
名词
定义 sarcasm 名词
- Uncountable
The use of remarks that convey the opposite of their literal meaning, often to express criticism or to be humorous.
"Your presentation was just fantastic today," she said sarcastically, looking at the report full of errors.
"Oh, I'm so glad you finally decided to show up," she said with sarcasm after he was two hours late.
"Your room is so tidy," Mom said with sarcasm, looking at the clothes-strewn room.
成语
- Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit
This idiom suggests that sarcasm is a poor form of humor, being both unkind and unfunny.
• Resorting to sarcasm only makes you seem uninspired when you can't respond in a funnier way.
- sarcasm is the lowest form of wit
This idiom suggests that sarcasm is a crude and unkind form of humor, often considered the least sophisticated type of wit.
• When he used sarcasm to comment on my work, I knew he didn't truly appreciate my efforts.