LEARNit Dictionary

surprise

noun
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an event, a piece of news, etc. that is unexpected or that happens suddenly
شگفتی, غافلگیری
2
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a feeling caused by something happening suddenly or unexpectedly
تعجب, شگفتی, شگفت‌زدگی
a look of surprise
She looked up in surprise.
He gasped with surprise at her strength.
They couldn't conceal their surprise at seeing us together.
I got a surprise when I saw the bill.
To everyone's surprise, the plan succeeded.
Much to my surprise, I passed.
Imagine our surprise when he walked into the room!
When we went inside we got a nasty surprise.
The decision has been greeted with surprise.
They expressed surprise at the outcome.
3
the use of methods that cause feelings of surprise
غافلگیری, شگفتی, شگفت‌آوری, تعجب‌آفرینی
A successful campaign should have an element of surprise.
verb
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to make somebody feel surprised
متعجب کردن, شگفت زده کردن, غافلگیر کردن
2
to attack, discover, etc., somebody suddenly and unexpectedly
غافلگیر کردن, حمله ناگهانی کردن
The army attacked at night to surprise the rebels.
We arrived home early and surprised a burglar trying to break in.