unawares

• 副词，表示“没有意识到”或“出其不意地”。用于描述某事突然发生或某人不知情时发生，常见于“冷不防/出其不意”等表达。

An adverb meaning 'without being aware' or 'unexpectedly.' It is used to describe an action that happens by surprise or without the subject's knowledge, often in the phrase 'catch someone unawares.'

1. InadvertentlyC1formal

   Without forethought or plan; accidentally or unintentionally.

   不知不觉地

   • He caught her unawares with his sudden question.
   • The news took him unawares, leaving him speechless.
   • She walked into the room unawares, not realizing the meeting had started.

   同义词accidentallyby chanceinadvertentlymistakenlyunintentionallyunknowinglyunwittingly

   反义词consciouslydeliberatelyintentionallypurposelywillfully

2. Suddenly and unexpectedlyC1formal

   Occurring without warning or preparation; by surprise.

   突然且意外地

   • The storm hit the town unawares, causing widespread damage.
   • The announcement came unawares, shocking everyone in the audience.
   • He was taken unawares by the sudden change in weather.

   同义词abruptlyoff guardsuddenlysurprisinglyunexpectedly

3. At a disadvantageC2formal

   In a position of vulnerability or unpreparedness.

   措手不及

   • The ambush caught the soldiers unawares, leaving them at a disadvantage.
   • She was caught unawares by the difficult exam questions.
   • The sudden financial crisis took the company unawares.

   同义词off guard