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unexpected

UK //ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd//US //ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd//

词源

源自中古英语,由否定前缀 un- + expected(预期的)构成,字面意思为'未预期的'。

adjective

❶ 形容某事突然发生或出现,完全出乎人们的预料或准备,带有惊讶或措手不及的意味。

“The sudden rain was completely unexpected.”

(突如其来的降雨完全出乎意料。)

“She received an unexpected gift from her old friend.”

(她收到了老友的一份意外礼物。)

同义词:surprising, unforeseen, sudden

常见短语

unexpected turn — 指事情突然出现转折或变化,常用来描述剧情发展或生活变故。

“The novel takes an unexpected turn in the final chapter.”

(小说在最后一章出现了意想不到的转折。)

unexpected guest — 指未经邀请突然到访的客人,通常带有惊喜或困扰的意味。

“We had to quickly prepare dinner for the unexpected guests.”

(我们不得不为不速之客匆忙准备晚餐。)