/'mɒkərɪ; `mɑkərɪ/
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. 他带着嘲笑的声调回答.
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.

n
make a mockery of sth
to make something such as a plan or system seem completely useless or ineffective
　This building plan makes a mockery of the government's environmental policy.
[U]
when someone laughs at someone or something or shows that they think they are stupid
　There was a hint of mockery in his voice.
[singular]
something that is completely useless or ineffective
　She said that the trial had been a mockery.