surprise

• Существительное, обозначающее неожиданное событие, факт или вещь, вызывающие чувство изумления или удивления.

A noun referring to an unexpected event, fact, or thing that causes a feeling of astonishment or wonder.

1. Unexpected eventA2formal

   An unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing.

   Неожиданное событие

   • The party was a complete surprise for her birthday.
   • Life is full of surprises, both good and bad.
   • The news came as a surprise to everyone in the office.

   Synonymsbombshelleye openerjoltrevelationshockstunner

2. Feeling of astonishmentA2formal

   The feeling caused by something unexpected or unusual.

   Удивление

   • She expressed her surprise at the sudden announcement.
   • To my surprise, he agreed to help us.
   • He looked at me with a mixture of surprise and delight.

   Synonymsamazementastonishmentbewildermentshockwonder

3. Gift or treatA2informal

   Something given or done unexpectedly to please someone.

   Сюрприз

   • I have a little surprise for you after dinner.
   • The children prepared a surprise for their parents.
   • She brought a surprise for the team meeting.

   Synonymsbonusgiftpresenttreatwindfall

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего у кого-либо удивление или шок, особенно путем совершения чего-то неожиданного.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel astonishment or shock, especially by doing something unexpected.

1. Cause astonishmentA2formal

   To cause someone to feel sudden wonder or amazement, especially by something unexpected.

   Удивить

   • The magician surprised the audience with his final trick.
   • Her sudden resignation surprised everyone in the office.
   • The news surprised me greatly.

   Synonymsamazeastonishastoundbowl overdumbfoundflabbergastshockstaggerstartlestuntake aback

2. Catch off guardB1informal

   To encounter or discover someone unexpectedly, often while they are doing something.

   Застать врасплох

   • I surprised my brother while he was sneaking a cookie.
   • The teacher surprised the students by arriving early.
   • She surprised her friend by showing up at the party unannounced.

   Synonymsambushcatchcome uponstartlewaylay

3. Attack unexpectedlyB2formal

   To attack or confront someone without warning.

   Застать врасплох

   • The army surprised the enemy forces at dawn.
   • The police surprised the burglars in the act.
   • They were surprised by a sudden ambush.

   Synonymsambushbushwhackwaylay