marvel
/ˈmɑːvəl/ · /ˈmɑːrvəl/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #5404 in the learning path
令人惊叹的人或事物
Definitions
n. Someone or something that causes great admiration or surprise
令人惊叹的人或事物
v. To feel great surprise or admiration
感到惊叹
Example
We marvelled at the tiny bird's beautifully woven nest.
那只小鸟精巧编织的巢让我们惊叹不已。
The new bridge is an engineering marvel that connects isolated communities and improves access to essential services.
这座新桥是一项工程奇迹，连接了偏远社区，并让居民更方便地获得基本服务。
Collocations
- an engineering marvel
- a technological marvel
- marvel at
- a marvel of nature
Word family
- marvellous (adj.)
- marvellously (adv.)
Synonyms
- wonder
Usage tip
动词常接at；英式过去式marvelled，美式marveled。
FAQ
- What does marvel mean?
- Someone or something that causes great admiration or surprise To feel great surprise or admiration
- How is marvel pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɑːvəl/, US /ˈmɑːrvəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
