1 surprise /sɚˈpraɪz/ noun plural surprises
plural surprises
Learner's definition of SURPRISE
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a : an unexpected event, piece of information, etc.意外的事物；令人惊奇的事物 -
What a pleasant surprise to see you!见到你真让人惊喜！
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It's no surprise that he doesn't want to go.他不愿去，这一点都不奇怪。
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Is it any surprise that she should feel disappointed?她竟然感到失望，这是不是让人有点意外？
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The news came as a (complete/total) surprise to everyone. [=everyone was surprised by the news]这则消息让所有人都感到意外。
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It came as no surprise to me. [=I was not surprised by it]对此我一点都不感到惊讶。
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The teacher sprang a surprise on us and gave a pop quiz.这名老师让我们大跌眼镜，来了个随堂测验。
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They are in for a (big/real) surprise [=they are going to be very surprised] when they come home.他们到家时会大吃一惊的。
b : an unexpected gift, party, etc.意外的礼物；惊喜派对 -
I have a special surprise for the children.我特意给孩子们准备了一份意外的礼物。
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The trip was a surprise for her birthday.这次旅行是为她生日所准备的意外惊喜。
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Is the party a surprise?那个派对是个惊喜吗？
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[noncount] : the feeling caused by something that is unexpected or unusual惊奇；惊讶 -
She expressed surprise at their decision. [=she said that she was surprised by their decision]她对他们的决定表示惊讶。
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Imagine our surprise when they sold their house and moved to the Bahamas.他们卖掉了房子移居巴哈马群岛，你可想而知我们有多惊讶。
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Much to our surprise, she refused. [=we were very surprised when she refused]我们压根儿没想到她居然拒绝了。
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He stared at her in surprise.他惊讶地注视着她。
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The attackers were relying on the element of surprise. [=they were relying on their attack being unexpected]进攻方靠的是出奇制胜的招数。
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used as an interjection啊，给你一个惊喜（用作感叹词）
catch/take (someone or something) by surprise
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: to happen to (someone or something) unexpectedly : to surprise (someone or something)使惊奇；使惊讶 2
: to attack, capture, or approach (someone or something) without warning突袭；出其不意地捕获；出其不意地处理
surprise, surprise
informal
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used to say in a joking or ironic way that something is not surprising at all见怪不怪；不足为怪 2 surprise /sɚˈpraɪz/ verb
surprises; surprised; surprising
2 surprise
/sɚˈpraɪz/
verb
surprises; surprised; surprising
Learner's definition of SURPRISE
[+ object]
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: to cause (someone) to feel surprised使惊奇；使惊讶 -
The results will surprise you.结果会让你惊讶的。
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Nothing you could say would surprise me.你说什么我都不会感到意外。
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They surprised everyone by moving to the Bahamas.他们移居巴哈马群岛，让所有人都感到惊讶。
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He surprised her at work with a vase of flowers. [=he unexpectedly gave her a vase of flowers while she was at work]他在她工作时送来了一瓶花，让她感到意外。
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: to find, attack, or meet (someone or something) unexpectedly出其不意地攻击；无意中发现；偶遇 3 surprise /sɚˈpraɪz/ adjective
3 surprise
/sɚˈpraɪz/
adjective
Learner's definition of SURPRISE
always used before a noun
: not expected : causing a feeling of surprise令人惊奇的；意外的 -
a surprise best seller/success意想不到的畅销书/成功
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She made a surprise announcement/appearance at the concert.她在音乐会上发表了让人惊讶的声明/意外地现身。
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I got a surprise call/visit from the governor.没想到，州长给我打了电话/来看望我。
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We threw him a surprise party. [=we secretly planned a party for him and did not tell him about it until he arrived]我们为他准备了一个惊喜派对。