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astounded

UK //əˈstaʊndɪd//US //əˈstaʊndɪd//

词源

源自中古英语 'astoned'(震惊的),受古法语 'estoner'(使震惊)影响,最终可追溯至拉丁语 'extonare'(被雷击中般的震惊)。

adjective

❶ 形容人感到极度惊讶或震惊,通常因为发生了完全出乎意料或难以理解的事情。

“She was astounded by the sudden news of his resignation.”

(她对他突然辞职的消息感到震惊。)

“The audience was astounded by the magician's incredible trick.”

(观众对魔术师不可思议的戏法感到目瞪口呆。)

同义词:amazed, astonished, stunned

常见短语

be astounded by — 因某事感到极度惊讶,强调被动接受震惊感的场景。

“Tourists are often astounded by the grandeur of the ancient pyramid.”

(游客们常常被古老金字塔的宏伟震撼。)