词汇 | wonder |
释义 | wonder (verb) wonder 8 ENTRIES FOUND: wonder (noun) wonder (verb) wonder drug (noun) nine days' wonder (noun) one-hit wonder (noun) cease (verb) little (pronoun) work (verb) 1 wonder /ˈwʌndɚ/ noun plural wonders 1 wonder /ˈwʌndɚ/ noun plural wonders Learner's definition of WONDER 1 [count] : something or someone that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.奇迹;奇观;奇人 The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world.大峡谷是世界自然奇观之一。 This new computer is a technological wonder.这台新计算机是一个技术奇迹。 She's a wonder with a paintbrush. [=she is very good at painting]她是一个绘画奇才。 the wonders of science科学奇观 — see also nine days' wonder, one-hit wonder 2 [noncount] : a feeling caused by seeing something that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.惊讶;惊奇;惊叹 The child's eyes were filled with wonder during the trip to the circus.在参观马戏团期间,孩子的眼里满是惊奇。 We watched the fireworks show with wonder and amazement.我们观看了焰火表演,个个惊叹不已。 She gazed up at the tall buildings in wonder.她惊异地抬头仰望着这些高楼大厦。 3 [singular] : something that is surprising or hard to believe令人惊讶的事物;令人难以置信的事物 It's a wonder we made it this far. [=it is surprising we made it this far]我们取得了这样的成绩,真是令人难以置信。 Is it any wonder why this movie is so popular?这部电影如此受欢迎,这有什么奇怪吗? do/work wonders : to help or improve something greatly(极大地)改善,促进,提高 A vacation will do wonders for your mood.一次度假会让你心情大大好转。 The treatment worked wonders on my skin.这种疗法极大地改善了我的皮肤。 no wonder or small/little wonder — used to say that something is not surprising难怪;不足为怪 It's no wonder you're hungry; you didn't have any breakfast.难怪你饿了,你连一口早饭都没吃。 Small wonder that we're lost, since we didn't ask for directions.我们迷了路并不奇怪,因为我们没问方向。 They failed to realize how costly the work would be. Little wonder, then, that their plan was rejected.他们没意识到这项工作花费巨大,难怪他们的方案被否决了。 wonders never cease humorous — used to say that you are happy and surprised by something good that has happened真是无奇不有;真是惊喜不断;怪事何其多 He was on time for work all week. Wonders never cease!他整个一周都准时上班。难道太阳从西边出来了! My story is finally getting published! Will wonders never cease? [=isn't that amazing/surprising?]我的小说终于要出版了!是不是永远有奇迹呀? 2 wonder /ˈwʌndɚ/ verb wonders; wondered; wondering 2 wonder /ˈwʌndɚ/ verb wonders; wondered; wondering Learner's definition of WONDER 1 : to have interest in knowing or learning something : to think about something with curiosity想知道;好奇;琢磨 [+ object] Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue?你想没想过天空为什么是蓝色的? I wonder [=I would like to know] if he's going to change jobs.我想知道他是否要换工作。 I wonder where I put my keys. [=I'm not sure where I put my keys; I'm trying to remember where I put my keys]我想知道我把钥匙放哪儿了。 Who could that be at the door, I wonder?我琢磨着,在门口的人会是谁呢? She wondered aloud what to do with the money.她疑惑不解地说不知该如何处理这笔钱。 I wonder [=I am curious about] how they could afford that house.我好奇他们怎么能买得起那栋房子。 [no object] I was wondering about that.我正在琢磨那件事。 2 [+ object] — used to ask a question or make a polite request不知是否(用于提问或礼貌地提出请求) I wonder if you could tell me where the post office is?不知您能否告诉我邮局在哪儿? We were wondering if you'd like to join us for dinner.不知您是否愿意与我们共进晚餐? 3 [no object] : to feel surprise or amazement感到诧异;觉得惊讶 Sometimes his behavior makes me wonder.有时候他的行为让我感到诧异。 (chiefly Brit) The next class will be harder, I shouldn't wonder. [=I won't be surprised if the next class is harder]下堂课会更难,这我一点都不惊讶。 — often + at We stood and wondered at the impressive display of lights.我们站在那里,被这壮观的灯展惊呆了。 |
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