How do you use "surprise" in a sentence?

The party was a complete surprise. The results surprised everyone. Much to my surprise, she agreed immediately.

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Q: What does "surprise" mean?

An unexpected event; to cause someone to feel astonishment As a noun, 'surprise' is an unexpected event or the feeling it causes. As a verb, 'to surprise' means to cause someone to feel astonishment. 'Surprise party' is a celebration kept secret from the guest of honour. 'To my surprise' introduces something unexpected. 'Take by surprise' means to catch unprepared.

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Significado: An unexpected event; to cause someone to feel astonishment

惊喜；使惊讶

sorpresa; sorprender

驚き；驚かせる

놀라움; 놀라게 하다

As a noun, 'surprise' is an unexpected event or the feeling it causes. As a verb, 'to surprise' means to cause someone to feel astonishment. 'Surprise party' is a celebration kept secret from the guest of honour. 'To my surprise' introduces something unexpected. 'Take by surprise' means to catch unprepared.

作为名词，「surprise」是意外事件或它引起的感觉。作为动词，「to surprise」意味着使某人感到惊讶。「surprise party」是对主宾保密的庆祝活动。「to my surprise」引入意外的事情。「take by surprise」意味着出其不意。

Como sustantivo, «surprise» es un evento inesperado o el sentimiento que causa. Como verbo, «to surprise» significa causar asombro a alguien. «Surprise party» es una celebración mantenida en secreto del homenajeado. «To my surprise» introduce algo inesperado. «Take by surprise» significa pillar desprevenido.

名詞として「surprise」は予期しない出来事またはそれが引き起こす感情です。動詞として「to surprise」は誰かを驚かせることを意味します。「surprise party」は主賓に秘密にしているお祝いです。「to my surprise」は予期しないことを紹介します。「take by surprise」は不意を突くことを意味します。

명사로서 'surprise'는 예상치 못한 사건이나 그것이 일으키는 감정입니다. 동사로서 'to surprise'는 누군가를 놀라게 하는 것을 의미합니다. 'surprise party'는 주인공 몰래 준비하는 파티입니다. 'to my surprise'는 예상치 못한 일을 소개할 때 씁니다. 'take by surprise'는 불시에 당하게 하다는 뜻입니다.

Ejemplos

The party was a complete surprise.
那个派对完全是个惊喜。
La fiesta fue una sorpresa total.
パーティーは完全なサプライズでした。
파티는 완전한 깜짝 행사였습니다.
The results surprised everyone.
结果让所有人都大吃一惊。
Los resultados sorprendieron a todos.
結果は皆を驚かせました。
결과는 모든 사람을 놀라게 했습니다.
Much to my surprise, she agreed immediately.
让我非常惊讶的是，她立刻同意了。
Para mi sorpresa, ella aceptó inmediatamente.
驚いたことに、彼女はすぐに同意しました。
놀랍게도 그녀는 즉시 동의했습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old French 'surprise', past participle of 'surprendre' meaning 'to overtake' or 'to seize' (sur- 'over' + prendre 'to take'). Originally a military term meaning to attack unexpectedly.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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