wonder
Meaning: To feel curiosity or desire to know something; a feeling of amazement
'Wonder' expresses curiosity or a desire to know something when used as a verb. As a noun, it refers to a feeling of amazement and admiration, or something that causes such feelings, like the wonders of the world.
Examples
- I wonder what time the train arrives. 我想知道火车什么时候到。Me pregunto a qué hora llega el tren.電車が何時に到着するか気になります。기차가 몇 시에 도착하는지 궁금합니다.
- The children gazed at the fireworks in wonder. 孩子们惊奇地凝视着烟花。Los niños contemplaban los fuegos artificiales con asombro.子供たちは花火を驚嘆の目で見つめました。아이들은 불꽃놀이를 경탄의 눈으로 바라보았습니다.
- The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world. 大峡谷是世界自然奇观之一。El Gran Cañón es una de las maravillas naturales del mundo.グランドキャニオンは世界の自然の驚異の一つです。그랜드 캐니언은 세계의 자연 경이 중 하나입니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'wundor' meaning 'a marvellous thing' or 'miracle', of Germanic origin. The verb sense of questioning or being curious developed naturally from the feeling of marvelling at something unknown.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Story & Trivia
From Old English 'wundor,' meaning a marvellous thing or miracle. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, first listed in the 2nd century BC, helped cement the word's association with extraordinary achievements.
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