🇬🇧🇨🇳 astonished - 惊讶 : English Lesson

Meaning of "astonished" ("惊讶"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

If you are astonished, you feel a huge, big surprise, like your eyes get wide, your mouth drops open, and you almost say, “No way!” because something is so unexpected or amazing.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My cat gave me an astonished look when I sat in her favorite chair like I had broken a secret cat law.

I felt astonished when the voice assistant misunderstood me and ordered 50 pounds of broccoli.

My sister was astonished that brushing her hair did not actually remove her homework responsibilities.

The magician looked more astonished than the audience when the bunny pulled him out of the hat.

Scientists were once astonished to discover that a chicken named Mike lived for 18 months without a head, carefully fed with a dropper—probably the most astonished chicken story in history.

A boy opened the old box and found a bird that sang like bells. He was astonished. The bird flew out and lit on his small hand. The girl next door came and was astonished. The street grew quiet and every face was astonished. His mother came and was astonished. The boy smiled, astonished and happy.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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