wry

• 形容一种干燥、讽刺或挖苦的幽默，常带有微妙的意味；也可形容面部表情扭曲、苦笑或撇嘴的样子。

Describes a form of humor that is dry, mocking, or ironic, often with a subtle twist.

1. Humorous in a twisted wayB2formal

   Expressing dry, mocking, or ironic humor, often with a grim or twisted twist.

   冷嘲的

   • He gave a wry smile when he heard the bad news.
   • Her wry comment made everyone laugh despite the tension.
   • The comedian's wry observations about life were both funny and sad.

   同义词cynicaldeadpandrolldrygrimironicmockingsardonicsatiricaltwisted

   反义词earnestserioussinceresolemnstraight

2. Twisted or bentC1formal

   Literally twisted or turned to one side, often used to describe a facial expression.

   扭曲的

   • His wry mouth showed his displeasure.
   • She had a wry look on her face after hearing the excuse.
   • The wry angle of his neck suggested discomfort.

   同义词askewawrybentcontortedcrookedlopsidedtwistedwarped

   反义词straightunbent