unexpected

英 [ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd]

美 [ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd]

adj.  出乎意料的; 始料不及的

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Oxford 3000 / Collins.3 / BNC.3366 / COCA.3567

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 想不到的；未预料到的；意外的
  If an event or someone's behaviour isunexpected, it surprises you because you did not think that it was likely to happen.
  1. His death was totally unexpected...
     他的死亡完全出乎意料。
  2. He made a brief, unexpected appearance at the office...
     他出乎意料地在办公室露了一下脸。
  3. Help may also come from some unexpected places...
     帮助也可能来自某些意想不到的地方。
  4. 'Hello,' he said. 'This is an unexpected pleasure.'
     “嗨，”他说。“这真是个意外之喜。”

英英释义

adj

• not expected or anticipated
  1. unexpected guests
  2. unexpected news

双语例句

• Events took an unexpected turn.
  事情发生了波折。
• Another unexpected event, though of quite a different order, occurred one evening in 1973
  1973年的一个夜晚，又发生了一件始料未及的事情，不过这两件事完全不同。
• His death was totally unexpected and, in consequence, no plans had been made for his replacement
  他的死完全出乎意料，所以，根本没有安排替补人选。
• Any unexpected circumstance that arises may catalyze a sudden escalation of violence.
  任何突如其来的情况都可能造成暴力骤然升级。
• Matters took an unexpected turn.
  事态发生了意想不到的转变。
• John is stumped by an unexpected question
  一个意想不到的问题把约翰难住了。
• The news was so unexpected that I caught my breath from shock.
  突如其来的消息把我吓呆了。
• Live interviews add zest and a touch of the unexpected to any piece of research.
  现场采访会为各种调查增添趣味性和些许新奇感。
• It is an unexpected setback in her fortunes.
  这是她好运中的一次意外的挫折。
• The news may be unexpected; nevertheless, it is true.
  这消息可能是出乎意料的，然而是真实的。