wonder

['wʌndə]

n.惊奇, 惊愕,奇迹
v.惊奇, 想知道, 怀疑
adj.奇妙的, 非凡的

vi.

1. 纳闷; 想知道[(+about)]

2. 觉得奇怪; 不明白[(+at)][(+to-v)]

I wonder at her rudeness.

我对她的粗鲁感到惊讶。

3. 感到疑惑; 不见得[(+about)]

vt.[Y]

1. 想知道[+wh-]

I wonder whether you like her.

我不知道你是否喜欢她。

2. 对……感到奇怪[+(that)]

We wonder that the little boy is a university student.

我们很惊奇这小男孩是大学生。

3. 对……感到怀疑[+wh-]

n.

1. 惊奇; 惊异; 惊叹[U]

There was a look of wonder in his eyes.

他眼中露出惊奇的神色。

2. 奇迹; 奇观; 奇事[C]

It is a wonder that he remained alive after dropping from the roof of a ten-storied building.

他从一幢十层楼房子的屋顶上摔下来, 但仍然活着, 真是奇迹。

3. 奇才[C]

a.[B]

1. 非凡的

2. 奇妙的, 不可思议的

词形变化

名词: wonderer | 动词过去式: wondered | 动词过去分词: wondered | 动词现在分词: wondering | 动词第三人称单数: wonders |

词义辨析

同义:

vi.觉得奇怪; 感到疑惑

marvel  gape  stare

vi.纳闷; 想知道

doubt  question  be uncertain  not know  

同义参见:

think  surprise  curiosity  miracle  monster  sensation  phenomenon  astonishment  prodigy  

英英释义

名词 wonder:

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

同义词：wonderment, admiration

something that causes feelings of wonder

同义词：marvel

a state in which you want to learn more about something

同义词：curiosity

动词 wonder:

have a wish or desire to know something

同义词：inquire, enquire

place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

同义词：question

be amazed at

同义词：marvel

短语词组

for a wonder

1. 意想不到地

You are punctual for a wonder.

你居然准时到, 真让人想不到。

no wonder

1. 难怪

No wonder you can't sleep when you eat so much.

你吃这么多难怪睡不着。

work/do wonders

1. 有奇效; 创奇迹

A whisky and soda at the end of the day will sometimes work wonders.

晚上喝杯威士忌搀苏打水有时会产生意想不到的效果。

补充

wonderwonder英:[ˈwʌndə] 美:[ˈwʌndɚ]vt. & vi.1.对…感到疑惑Jacelin says he didn't do it, but I still wonder.杰斯林说他没那样做, 可我仍然怀疑。They waited and wondered what to do.他们等待着, 不知干什么。I wonder none of you were hurt.我纳闷怎么你们谁也没受伤。2.想知道; 问自己I was just wondering.我只不过是好奇而已。I wonder how you came to miss your way.我想知道你是怎样迷路的。n.1.惊奇, 惊叹, 惊异, 惊诧He felt wonder mingled with awe at the Grand Canyon.面对着大峡谷, 他又惊奇又敬畏。2.奇人, 奇才He's a wonder with the way he arranges everything without any help.他不要任何帮忙就把事情样样办妥, 真是个奇才。3.奇观, 奇景, 奇迹, 奇事Books are filled with many wonders.书中充满了新奇的事物。

例句

1. the wonder of seeing his name in print他的名字出现在出版物上的奇事 2. The new facility is a wonder of functional architecture.这个新设施是功能建筑中的一个奇迹。 3. the wonders of modern technology现代技术的奇迹 4. I shall never forget the look of wonder on her face.我永远也忘不了她脸上惊讶的表情。 5. 'That's right!' Bobby exclaimed in wonder. 'How did you remember that?'“对呀！”博比惊奇地叫道, “你怎么会记得那件事的？” 6. It's a wonder that he wasn't seriously hurt.神奇的是他伤得并不重。 7. He did not move, and for a wonder, nor did she.他没有动, 出人意料的是, 她也没有。 8. Brad was Jane's brother! No wonder he reminded me so much of her!布拉德是简的兄弟！怪不得他老是让我想起她。 9. No wonder my brother wasn't feeling well.怪不得我弟弟感到身体不舒服了。 10. Small wonder that they feel betrayed.难怪他们觉得被出卖了。 11. A few moments of relaxation can work wonders.放松片刻就能收到奇效。 12. the search for a wonder cure对灵丹妙药的寻求 13. It wasn't hard evidence but it made me wonder.那不是确凿的证据, 但让我感到纳闷。 14. They wondered about his motives.他们想弄清他的动机。 15. In the face of such amazing talent, we could only stand and wonder.在如此惊人的天赋面前, 我们只有站在那儿惊叹的份儿。 16. 'Why does she want to get in there?' Pete wondered.“她为什么想到那里面去？”皮特自忖道。 17. I wonder why she said that.我心想她为什么这么说。 18. I wonder what that means.我想知道那是什么意思。 19. I wondered what that noise was.我纳闷那是什么响声。 20. I wonder where Caroline is.我想知道卡罗琳在哪里。 21. We all wonder that you're still alive.我们都很惊讶你居然还活着。 22. I wonder if you could help me.不知你是否可以帮我一下？ 23. I wonder at your allowing her to buy the expensive clothes.我对你答应她买这么贵的衣服感到吃惊。 24. He wondered what had happened.他想知道发生了什么事。 25. I wonder if it is true.我怀疑这是不是真的。 26. he had stood in front of it, observing the intricacy of the ironwork with the wonder of a child.他站在前面，带着孩子般的好奇，目不转睛地看着错综复杂的打铁工序。 27. Athens was a place of wonder and beauty.雅典是个神奇美丽的地方。 28. the electric tramcar was looked upon as the wonder of the age.有轨电车被认为是那个年代的新奇事物。 29. a wonder drug.特效药，奇药。 30. it is a wonder that losses are not much greater.损失没有增加很多，真是个奇迹。 31. how many times have I written that, I wonder?.我已经写了多少遍了？我真想知道。 32. [with clause]I can't help wondering how Georgina's feeling.我忍不住想知道乔治娜现在的感觉。 33. I wonder whether you have thought more about it?.我想知道你是否再考虑过这事。 34. even hereditary peers are inclined to wonder about the legitimacy of the place.即使是世袭的贵族们也会对这地方的合法性感到疑惑。 35. people stood by and wondered at such bravery.人们站在一旁，惊叹这样的英勇行径。 36. [as adj. wondering]a wondering look on her face.她一脸好奇的表情。 37. if I feel compassion for her, it is not to be wondered at.如果我同情她的话，那也没什么可惊讶的。 38. it is little wonder that the fax machine is so popular.传真机如此受欢迎并不奇怪。 39. a good night's sleep can work wonders for mind and body.一夜好眠对身心都能产生奇妙的作用。 40. I wonder what the new teacher will be like.我心里猜度新老师会是什么样。 41. Vesna's been gone a long time -- I wonder if she's all right.维斯娜已经去了很长时间─不知道她会不会有事。 42. It was something that she had been wondering about for a long time.这是她心里早就在嘀咕的事。 43. I wonder if you could help me.请问你能不能帮我忙？ 44. I was wondering if you'd like to come to dinner at our house.不知道你愿不愿意上我家吃晚饭？ 45. We wondered at the speed with which he worked.我们佩服他的工作效率。 [I] 46. ‘She was very angry.’ ‘I don't wonder (= I'm not surprised). She had a right to be.’“她很生气。”“我不觉得奇怪，她有权生气。” 47. the wonders of modern technology现代科技的奇迹 48. Working in Mexico did wonders for my Spanish.在墨西哥工作使我的西班牙语突飞猛进。 49. It's a wonder we managed to get here on time, with all the traffic.交通那样繁忙，我们竟能准时赶到，真是个奇迹。 50. You've been out every evening this week. No wonder you're tired.这星期你每天晚上都出去，怪不得你觉得累。 51. The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world.大峡谷是世界自然奇观之一。 52. This new computer is a technological wonder.这台新计算机是一个技术奇迹。 53. She's a wonder with a paintbrush. [=she is very good at painting]她是一个绘画奇才。 54. the wonders of science科学奇观 55. The child's eyes were filled with wonder during the trip to the circus.在参观马戏团期间，孩子的眼里满是惊奇。 56. We watched the fireworks show with wonder and amazement.我们观看了焰火表演，个个惊叹不已。 57. She gazed up at the tall buildings in wonder.她惊异地抬头仰望着这些高楼大厦。 58. It's a wonder we made it this far. [=it is surprising we made it this far]我们取得了这样的成绩，真是令人难以置信。 59. Is it any wonder why this movie is so popular?这部电影如此受欢迎，这有什么奇怪吗？ 60. A vacation will do wonders for your mood.一次度假会让你心情大大好转。 61. The treatment worked wonders on my skin.这种疗法极大地改善了我的皮肤。 62. It's no wonder you're hungry; you didn't have any breakfast.难怪你饿了，你连一口早饭都没吃。 63. "Small wonder that we're lost, since we didn't ask for directions."我们迷了路并不奇怪，因为我们没问方向。 64. "They failed to realize how costly the work would be. Little wonder, then, that their plan was rejected."他们没意识到这项工作花费巨大，难怪他们的方案被否决了。 65. He was on time for work all week. wonders never cease!他整个一周都准时上班。难道太阳从西边出来了！ 66. My story is finally getting published! Will wonders never cease? [=isn't that amazing/surprising?]我的小说终于要出版了！是不是永远有奇迹呀？ 67. Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue?你想没想过天空为什么是蓝色的？ 68. I wonder [=I would like to know] if he's going to change jobs.我想知道他是否要换工作。 69. I wonder where I put my keys. [=I'm not sure where I put my keys; I'm trying to remember where I put my keys]我想知道我把钥匙放哪儿了。 70. "Who could that be at the door, I wonder?"我琢磨着，在门口的人会是谁呢？ 71. She wondered aloud what to do with the money.她疑惑不解地说不知该如何处理这笔钱。 72. I wonder [=I am curious about] how they could afford that house.我好奇他们怎么能买得起那栋房子。 73. I was wondering about that.我正在琢磨那件事。 74. I wonder if you could tell me where the post office is?不知您能否告诉我邮局在哪儿？ 75. We were wondering if you'd like to join us for dinner.不知您是否愿意与我们共进晚餐？ 76. Sometimes his behavior makes me wonder.有时候他的行为让我感到诧异。 77. "(chiefly Brit) The next class will be harder, I shouldn't wonder. [=I won't be surprised if the next class is harder]"下堂课会更难，这我一点都不惊讶。 78. We stood and wondered at the impressive display of lights.我们站在那里，被这壮观的灯展惊呆了。