surprised
/səˈpraɪzd/ · /sərˈpraɪzd/
CEFR level A2Topic EmotionWord #1011 in the learning path
惊讶的；感到意外的
Definitions
adj. Feeling that something unexpected has happened.
惊讶的；感到意外的
Example
I was surprised to find flowers outside my door.
发现门外放着鲜花，我很惊讶。
Researchers were surprised by how strongly access to green spaces influenced residents' reported levels of wellbeing.
绿地的可及性对居民自报幸福感的影响如此之大，令研究人员感到惊讶。
Collocations
- surprised at the result
- pleasantly surprised
- surprised to hear
Word family
- surprise (n.)
- surprise (v.)
- surprising (adj.)
- surprisingly (adv.)
Synonyms
- astonished
- amazed
Antonyms
- unsurprised
Usage tip
surprised形容人的感受；surprising形容事物令人惊讶。
FAQ
- What does surprised mean?
- Feeling that something unexpected has happened.
- How is surprised pronounced?
- UK /səˈpraɪzd/, US /sərˈpraɪzd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
