| 单词 | surprise |
| 释义 | surprise (səʳpraɪz ) Word forms: surprises , surprising , surprised 1. countable noun A2 A surprise is an unexpected event, fact, or piece of news. I have a surprise for you: We are moving to Switzerland! It may come as a surprise to some that a child is born with many skills. [+ to] It is perhaps no surprise to see another 80s singing star attempting a comeback. Synonyms: shock, start, revelation, jolt Surprise is also an adjective. Baxter arrived here this afternoon, on a surprise visit. German intelligence expected Japan to launch a surprise attack on the U.S.. 2. uncountable noun B2 Surprise is the feeling that you have when something unexpected happens. The Foreign Office in London has expressed surprise at these allegations. 'You mean he's going to vote against her?' Scobie asked in surprise. I started working hard for the first time in my life. To my surprise, I liked it. Synonyms: amazement, astonishment, wonder, disbelief 3. verb B1 If something surprises you, it gives you a feeling of surprise. We'll solve the case ourselves and surprise everyone. [VERB noun] It surprised me that someone of her experience should make those mistakes. [VERB noun that] It wouldn't surprise me if there was such chaos after this election that another had to be held. [V n if] They were served lamb and she surprised herself by eating greedily. [VERB pronoun-reflexive] Synonyms: amaze, astonish, astound, stun 4. verb B1 If you surprise someone, you give them, tell them, or do something pleasant that they are not expecting. Surprise a new neighbour with one of your favourite home-made dishes. [VERB noun + with] 5. countable noun B2 If you describe someone or something as a surprise, you mean that they are very good or pleasant although you were not expecting this. She was one of the surprises of the World Championships three months ago. My father decided to slip a little extra spending money into my purse as a surprise. 6. verb B2 If you surprise someone, you attack, capture, or find them when they are not expecting it. Marlborough surprised the French and Bavarian armies near the village of Blenheim. [VERB noun] Synonyms: catch unawares or off-guard, catch napping, catch on the hop [informal], burst in on 7. See also surprised, surprising 8. surprise, surprise phrase [PHRASE with cl] You can say ' surprise, surprise' if you disapprove of something because it is not surprising or original, or could easily have been predicted. [feelings] He's old, so he limps and aches, surprise surprise. 9. surprise, surprise phrase You can say 'surprise, surprise' if you meet someone you know or give them something when they are not expecting it. [spoken] He came back in as I was heading up to the shower. 'Surprise, surprise,' he said. 10. to take someone by surprise phrase If something takes you by surprise, it happens when you are not expecting it or when you are not prepared for it. His question took his two companions by surprise. Whenever it snows in Britain we are taken by surprise. Quotations: Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced, and the inconvenience is often considerableEmma Collocations: deliver a surprise And when victory seemed assured, the game delivered one last surprise. Times, Sunday Times (2016) A nominations list heavily skewed towards young, emerging musicians delivered few surprises elsewhere. Times, Sunday Times (2014) New York: Investors jumped into technology and financial stocks after earnings reports delivered welcome surprises. Times, Sunday Times (2009) When confronted about it, he expressed surprise, saying that he didn't know how it had got there. Times, Sunday Times (2011) They expressed surprise that the levy had been targeted only at the soft drinks sector. Times, Sunday Times (2016) There seems to be some surprise expressed at the large amount of sick leave taken by civil servants. Times, Sunday Times (2013) His look of surprise and longing tells us everything. The Times Literary Supplement A look of surprise opened the face of the student. Christianity Today The adventurous part of your personality goes on show today and you'll enjoy the look of surprise on the faces of people who have not seen this side of you. The Sun Catching my look of surprise, he says. Times, Sunday Times Portas' look of surprise when the name of his office was announced was broadcast live on television. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Nobody is expecting any nasty surprises. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Life throws up enough nasty surprises without people inventing imaginary problems for themselves. Times, Sunday Times (2007) What follows is a brilliant thriller, full of nasty surprises and great plot twists. The Sun (2011) The quality of the writing is not the only pleasant surprise. Times, Sunday Times (2012) With both these factors on the turn, there could be a pleasant surprise awaiting investors. Times, Sunday Times (2015) You might well get a pleasant surprise. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Last week he pulled another surprise, announcing his retirement as chairman of ARM from October, ending a relationship that has been one of the great British technology stories of the last decade. Times, Sunday Times (2006) I almost admire Big Brother for pulling the all-female cast list surprise. The Sun (2007) If anyone can pull out a surprise, he can. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Their expressions, insofar as he could interpret them at all, appeared to register surprise that he had said something. THE LONGEST WAY HOME (2005) My siblings still register mild surprise that I'm old enough to drive a car. Times, Sunday Times (2008) If the face of a whale shark can register surprise, I'm sure that's what I saw in the eyes of the monster whose personal space I so sharply invaded, landing in the water no more than two feet from its prodigious, squared-off nose. Times, Sunday Times (2006) On the 20th anniversary programme the team sprung a surprise. The Sun (2014) So what chance is there of one of today's outsiders springing a surprise? The Sun (2008) It wasn't your fault Clive chose to spring that surprise on you. The Sun (2013) Even more astonishingly, it became the surprise hit of 1981. Times, Sunday Times Even bigger names are clamouring to take part in the second series after the show became a surprise hit. The Sun The show ran for eight years, a surprise hit for those who originated it. Times, Sunday Times This engaging cross-cultural comedy of manners was a surprise hit at the box office. Times, Sunday Times His anarchic late-night chat show proved a surprise hit in its first series and now it's back. The Sun Yet from there things took a surprise twist. Times, Sunday Times Bosses produced a surprise twist this week by nominating a 13th finalist. The Sun This year, however, there's a surprise twist. Times, Sunday Times But there's a surprise twist to your working life when someone you didn't expect to hear from again gets in touch with an unusual offer. The Sun The surprise twist to a breathless live episode that paid loving tribute to itself with every blast from the past and soap cliché. The Sun True, his personal ratings have fallen since his surprise victory in the autumn leadership contest. Times, Sunday Times All three became the most talked-about bands of the festival, marking a surprise victory for challenging indie rock from serious young people in ill-fitting trousers. Times, Sunday Times His surprise victory gave rise to allegations of fraud. Times, Sunday Times However, he passed one rider after another to jump up right to the head of the field to take a surprise victory. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This led to a number of unopposed by-elections as well as strong showings and surprise victories by third party candidates. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They flew in for a surprise visit, bringing the gift of a scarf patterned like a piano keyboard. Times, Sunday Times Stock refused an identity parade but the police arranged a surprise visit with a witness. Times, Sunday Times Pay him a surprise visit, take along his favourite food and cook him a meal. The Sun What starts as a routine day at work can turn into a very exciting one and it starts when someone who you always wanted to meet makes a surprise visit. The Sun Then she came home for a surprise visit. The Sun Is well out of the weights though and would be a surprise winner. The Sun The northwest has been the surprise winner, seeing the biggest jump in value for both urban and rural homes in the past year. Times, Sunday Times So he'll probably get round but would be a surprise winner. The Sun The competitive couples fight for first place before a surprise winner takes gold. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was the surprise winner of the election for general secretary in 2003. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A family gift for songwriting may be a total surprise but do try it. The Sun This announcement came as a total surprise to the donors. Christianity Today Mind you, at 96, and not having been well for some time, it won't come as a total surprise - but it will cause great distress. The Sun It's a total surprise, but a good one! The Sun You think you know your friends inside out but what they plan will be a total surprise in all the right ways. The Sun Another unexpected surprise was the standard of the onboard talks. Times, Sunday Times I usually know my schedule six months in advance, but there are always unexpected surprises. Times, Sunday Times There may be unpredictable plot twists and unexpected surprises, but in this strange world you expect the unexpected. Times, Sunday Times There could be unpleasant surprises in store for the naive buyer. Times, Sunday Times (2012) But unless it is addressed explicitly it could come as an unpleasant surprise all too soon. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The problems have been identified and dealt with and he is certain that there are no more unpleasant surprises to come. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The queue has come as something of an unwelcome surprise to the police, like almost everything else in the past five years. Times, Sunday Times Emerging a couple of hours later, we found an unwelcome surprise on the windscreen: a demand for 85, timed 10.21pm. Times, Sunday Times The heating bills, in particular, came as an unwelcome surprise. Times, Sunday Times In the meantime, remember to keep a healthy distance from any sea lion you happen to see, or you might be in for an unwelcome surprise. Smithsonian Mag And don't relax once the lights are out because there could well be a monster lying in wait with an unwelcome surprise. The Sun Its return to public knowledge may be the fulfilment of a long-cherished dream or may come as an utter surprise. Times, Sunday Times As she went to put her own dessert in the freezer allocated to her, it came as an 'utter surprise' to find someone else's already there. The Sun The initial industry reaction was utter surprise. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Consequently, the current intriguing developments could be a welcome surprise. Times, Sunday Times On the other hand, some aspects of rural life can be a welcome surprise. Times, Sunday Times The big and welcome surprise was the package for savers. Times, Sunday Times Consequently, this week's thrilling events aren't just a welcome surprise, they'll be a relief. Times, Sunday Times You've worked hard for some, while others are a welcome surprise. Times, Sunday Times Sometimes things go dreadfully wrong but then you can get some wonderful surprises. The Sun (2014) And what a wonderful surprise it has been to most of us. Times, Sunday Times (2019) Plants by post are always such a wonderful surprise. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Translations: Chinese: 惊喜, 使吃惊 Japanese: 驚き, 驚かせる |
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