unexpected
/ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #3275 in the learning path
意料之外的
Definitions
adj. Happening without being expected or predicted.
意料之外的
Example
An unexpected visitor arrived just as we finished lunch.
我们刚吃完午饭，一位意想不到的客人就来了。
Governments need emergency funds to manage unexpected events without reducing essential spending on healthcare and education.
政府需要应急资金来应对意外事件，避免削减医疗和教育方面的必要支出。
Collocations
- unexpected result
- unexpected visitor
- unexpected delay
Word family
- expect (v.)
- expected (adj.)
- unexpectedly (adv.)
- expectation (n.)
Synonyms
- unforeseen
- unanticipated
- surprising
Antonyms
- expected
- anticipated
Usage tip
unexpected强调未料到，不一定表示突然发生。
FAQ
- What does unexpected mean?
- Happening without being expected or predicted.
- How is unexpected pronounced?
- UK /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/, US /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
