amaze
verb [ T ] uk/əˈmeɪz/ us/əˈmeɪz/
使大为惊奇，使惊愕
to cause someone to be extremely surprised
[ + question word ] I was amazed by how well he looked. 看到他气色这么好，我大为惊奇。
You've done all your homework in an hour? You amaze me. 你在一小时内就把作业全做完了？太不简单了。
[ + that ] It amazes me that she's got the energy for all those parties. 她竟然有精力参加所有那些聚会，真让我惊叹不已。
[ + to infinitive ] It amazes me to think that Anna is now in charge of the company. 安娜现在掌管了公司，我真是想都不敢想。
It amazes me how you can put up with living in such a dirty house. 住在这种肮脏的房子里你也受得了，真有你的。
It never ceases to amaze me how he can talk for so long without ever saying anything interesting. 他滔滔不绝那么长时间竟然说不出半点有趣的事儿，这本事真够让我惊奇的。
Synonyms: astonishastoundstun (SHOCK)
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- She was wide-eyed in amazement.
- He gave a gasp of amazement.
- We all watched in amazement as he juggled with three flaming torches.
- She was rooted to the spot with amazement.
- She was round-eyed with amazement.
- If you compare house prices in the two areas, it's quite amazing how different they are.
- He concocted the most amazing dish from all sorts of unlikely ingredients.
- Rain forests are filled with amazing creatures.
- Coming to your screens shortly, the amazing adventures of 'Robin Hood'.
- What amazing train of thought led you from Napoleon to global warming?
- I was amazed at the depth of her knowledge.
- He was amazed that a reputable firm would stoop to selling the names of their clients to other companies.
- I was amazed at the size of their garden.
- We were amazed by what she told us.
- He's always seemed very self-controlled, so I was amazed by his sudden outburst in the office.