surprising
/səˈpraɪzɪŋ/ · /sɚˈpraɪzɪŋ/
CEFR level A2Topic EmotionWord #1119 in the learning path
令人惊讶的；出乎意料的
Definitions
adj. unexpected and causing a feeling of surprise
令人惊讶的；出乎意料的
Example
The tiny bakery offers a surprising variety of fresh bread.
这家小面包店的新鲜面包种类多得令人惊讶。
The survey revealed a surprising decline in car ownership among young adults living in major cities.
调查显示，大城市年轻人的汽车拥有率出现了出人意料的下降。
Collocations
- surprising results
- a surprising number of
- hardly surprising
Word family
- surprise (n.)
- surprise (v.)
- surprised (adj.)
- surprisingly (adv.)
Synonyms
- unexpected
- astonishing
Antonyms
- unsurprising
- predictable
Usage tip
surprising形容事物；surprised形容人的感受。
FAQ
- What does surprising mean?
- unexpected and causing a feeling of surprise
- How is surprising pronounced?
- UK /səˈpraɪzɪŋ/, US /sɚˈpraɪzɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
