surprise

• 指意外发生的事件、事实或事物，引起惊讶、惊奇或诧异的感觉。

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.

   意外事件

   • 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.

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2. Feeling of astonishmentA2formal

   The feeling caused by something unexpected or unusual.

   惊讶

   • 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.

   同义词amazementastonishmentbewildermentshockwonder

3. Gift or treatA2informal

   Something given or done unexpectedly to please someone.

   惊喜

   • 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.

   同义词bonusgiftpresenttreatwindfall

• 动词，指使某人感到惊讶、意外或震惊，通常是通过做出出乎意料的事情。

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.

   使惊讶

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

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2. Catch off guardB1informal

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

   使措手不及

   • 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.

   同义词ambushcatchcome uponstartlewaylay

3. Attack unexpectedlyB2formal

   To attack or confront someone without warning.

   突然袭击

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

   同义词ambushbushwhackwaylay