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。