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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)。
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。)
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。)