- [uncountable, countable]
comments or actions that are intended to make somebody/something seem silly 嘲笑；愚弄 She couldn't stand any more of their mockery. 她再也无法忍受他们的愚弄了。 His smile was full of mockery. 他的微笑充满了嘲弄。 The government has left itself open to mockery and ridicule. 政府任由嘲弄和嘲笑。
Extra ExamplesThere was a hint of mockery in his voice. 他的声音中有嘲讽的意味。 They left themselves open to mockery from the left-wing press. 他们容易受到左翼媒体的嘲弄。 Try to keep the tone one of gentle mockery. 尽量保持温和嘲弄的语气。
- [countable, usually singular] (disapproving)
an action, a decision, etc. that is a failure and that is not as it is supposed to be 笑柄；被嘲笑的对象
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French moquerie, from mocquer ‘to deride’.