1. The ironic outcome was that Mao actually strengthened the party-state system while transforming it. 讽刺的结果是毛泽东事实上在改变政党体系的同时又加固了它。
2. The cold narration reveals the authors subjective preference , resulting in an ironic artistic effect. 在冷峻的叙述中，流露出作者的主观倾向，达到讽刺的艺术效果。
3. The use of a word or phrase in a sense contrary to its normal meaning for ironic or humorous effect, as ina mere babe of 40 years. 反语法，词语反用法：为表达出讽刺或幽默效果，使用的单词或短语意义与一般意义相反，如不过是40岁的婴儿。
英英解释
adj.
1. humorously sarcastic or mocking
2. characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually
