Mockery



GRE 蓝宝

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 嘲笑, 愚弄
• ［英］ n. 嘲笑, 愚弄 ( scorn or ridicule)
• ［记］ 来自动词mock（嘲笑）+ery

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural -eries)

• Date: 15th century
• 1. insulting or contemptuous action or speech ; derision
• 2. a subject of laughter, derision, or sport
• 3.
  • a. a counterfeit appearance ; imitation
  • b. an insincere, contemptible, or impertinent imitation <makes a mockery of justice>
• 4. something ridiculously or impudently unsuitable

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