astound
vt.使惊异(surprise, astonish)
The daredevil astounded the audience with a dangerous feat.
那个胆大妄为的人以一项危险的壮举震惊了观众。
breathtaking
adj.惊人的,惊险的(stunning, exciting)
dismay
vt.使惊愕(disconcert, alarm);使沮丧
inconceivable
adj.不可思议的(unimaginable, unthinkable)
incredible
adj.难以置信的(unbelievable)
marvelous
adj.不可思议的;了不起的
petrify
vt.使发呆(stupefy, terrify)
The passers-by were totally petrified when they saw the accident.
当路人看到事故时都惊呆了。
scare
vt.惊吓,使受惊(terrify)
The dogs scared the thief away.
狗把小偷吓跑了。
startle
vt.使大吃一惊(amaze, surprise)
The official hinted at startling new developments that would soon be made public.
这位官员暗示将很快公布令人吃惊的新进展。
striking
adj.显著的(prominent, outstanding, impressive);惊人的
stun
v.使昏晕;使目瞪口呆(astonish, daze, amaze)
He was stunned when he knew he failed the exam, which he had prepared for months.
他在知道考试不及格时惊呆了,因为他为它准备了几个月。
dumbfound
vt.使惊愕,使惊呆,使目瞪口呆(petrify)
overwhelm
vt.压倒,压服,击败
The small craft was overwhelmed by the enormous waves.
这艘小船被巨浪淹没了。
fabulous
adj.难以置信的(unbelievable);惊人的(marvelous)
A fabulous amount of money was taken out of the bank account.
一大笔钱从银行账户里取了出来。
spectacular
adj.壮观的,引人入胜的
The celebration of Hong Kong's coming back to the mainland was spectacular.
香港回归大陆的庆祝活动十分壮观。