if something is unexpected, it surprises you because you were not expecting it 出乎意料的;始料不及的 Things took an unexpected turn. 事情发生了意想不到的变化。 an unexpected death 意外死亡 The news was disappointing but not unexpected. 这个消息令人失望,但并不出乎意料。 an unexpected result/consequence 意想不到的结果/后果 The film has some unexpected twists. 这部电影有一些意想不到的转折。 an unexpected visitor 不速之客 The announcement was not entirely unexpected. 这个通告并非完全出乎意料。 The attack came from a totally unexpected direction. 攻击来自一个完全出乎意料的方向。
Extra ExamplesIt happened in rather unexpected circumstances. 这件事的发生相当意外。 Objections to the agreement came from an unexpected quarter. 对协议的反对来自一个意想不到的方面。 She blushed with pleasure at the unexpected praise. 她因意外的称赞而高兴得脸红了。 The following day something quite unexpected happened. 第二天发生了一件非常意外的事。 The scandal was an unexpected bonus for the press. 这一丑闻对新闻界来说是意外的收获。
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