mockery
n
1 [U] action of mocking sb/sth; scorn or ridicule 嘲弄; 嘲笑; 讥笑
He replied with a note of mockery in his voice. 他带著嘲笑的声调回答.
2 [C] ~ (of sth) completely inadequate or ridiculous action or representation (of sth); travesty 拙劣可笑的模仿或歪曲
The performance was an utter mockery. 这演出纯粹是拙劣的模仿.
The trial was a mockery of justice. 这一审判是对正义的歪曲.
3 [sing] person or thing that is mocked; occasion when this happens 嘲弄的对象或场合; 笑柄.
4 (idm 习语) make a mockery of sth make sth appear foolish or worthless 使某事物显得荒谬或无价值
The unfair and hasty decision of the court made a mockery of the trial. 法院匆促做出的不公正裁决使这次审判形同儿戏.