surprise
gb/səpɹˈaɪz/ us/səpɹˈaɪz/
A2
英語
~ 1900
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
event
1
Unexpected event or fact
Something that happens suddenly and is not expected, often making you feel amazed or shocked.
用法パターン：
a [pleasant/unpleasant] surprise
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'surprise' (noun) with 'surprised' (adjective), using the wrong form in sentences.
類義語
shock (Often stronger or more negative in emotional impact than 'surprise'.)
対義語
expectation (The state of knowing or believing something will happen, opposite to being surprised.)
コロケーション
pleasant surprise
|big surprise
|shock and surprise
|to one's surprise
|complete surprise
テーマ
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Her visit was a complete surprise to everyone.
- It was a pleasant surprise to see him at the party.
- The news came as a big surprise to the community.
- To my surprise, the test was easy.
- His sudden resignation took everyone by surprise.
学習者向け例文
- The gift was a nice surprise.
- It was a surprise to see my friend.
- The rain was a surprise today.
- I have a surprise for you.
- She had a big surprise for her family.
動詞
A2
action
2
Cause someone astonishment
To make someone feel something unexpected, like amazement or shock.
用法パターン：
to surprise [someone] with [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'surprise' (verb) with 'surprised' (adjective), especially in past tense forms.
類義語
astonish ('Astonish' is more formal and often suggests a stronger effect.)
対義語
predict (If something can be predicted, it will not surprise someone.)
コロケーション
surprise party
|surprise visit
|surprise announcement
|surprise attack
テーマ
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- They surprised her with a birthday cake.
- His answer surprised me.
- The ending of the movie will surprise you.
- She surprised her parents by coming home early.
- The teacher surprised the class with no homework.
学習者向け例文
- I want to surprise my friend.
- The news will surprise you.
- He surprised his mother with flowers.
- They surprised us with a visit.
- We surprised him at his job.
名詞
B1
event
3
Unexpected military attack
A sudden attack on an enemy without warning.
類義語
ambush ('Ambush' usually refers to an attack from a hidden position rather than any unexpected attack.)
対義語
planned offensive (A military action that is prepared and announced in advance.)
コロケーション
surprise attack
|element of surprise
テーマ
military
|politics
|law
例文
- The army launched a surprise at dawn.
- They relied on the element of surprise to win the battle.
- The town fell after a surprise attack by enemy forces.
学習者向け例文
- The soldiers made a surprise attack.
- They used a surprise to win the fight.
- The enemy did not expect the surprise.
文法
辞書形
surprise
IPA
GB/səpɹˈaɪz/
US/səpɹˈaɪz/
音節・強勢
sur - prise （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (prise)
活用形
Noun
- Base: surprise
- Plural: surprise, surprises
Verb
- Base: surprise
- 3rd Person Singular: surprises
- Present Participle: surprising
- Past: surprised
関連語
Forms
Core family
surprisingly
adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
unsurprising
adjective
unsurprisingly
adverb
表現
a bolt from the blue
1/ə bˈoʊlt fɹˈʌm ðə blˈu/
idiom
Sudden and unexpected event
Something that happens suddenly and without warning, often shocking people.
例文
- His resignation was a bolt from the blue.
- The news of their divorce came like a bolt from the blue.
full of surprises
1/fˈʊl əv səpɹˈaɪzɪz/
fixed phrase
Having many unexpected aspects
When something or someone keeps doing things you do not expect.
例文
- Life is full of surprises.
- She is full of surprises; you never know what she'll do next.
spring a surprise (on someone)
1/spɹˈɪŋ ə səpɹˈaɪz ˈɔn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
Present an unexpected event or fact
To give or tell someone something they do not expect.
例文
- They sprang a surprise on him at the meeting.
- The teacher sprang a surprise quiz on us.
take someone by surprise
1/tˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn bˈaɪ səpɹˈaɪz/
fixed phrase
Affect someone unexpectedly
To happen when someone is not ready and make them feel shocked or amazed.
例文
- Her sudden question took me by surprise.
- The storm took the fishermen by surprise.