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astounding

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++as·tound·ing /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/ adjective  SURPRISEDso surprising that it is almost impossible to believe 令人震惊的 SYN astonishing The concert was an astounding success. 音乐会出奇地成功。see thesaurus at surprisingastoundingly adverb astoundingly beautiful scenery 异乎寻常的美景
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astoundingWebster's try midway through the first half was well-taken coming on the end of an astounding burst by prop Huw Williams-Jones.Their madness gives them superhuman strength and resilience, and they fight with astounding fury and determination.But Christopher was playing happily in hospital last night after making an astounding recovery.One of them constructed the astounding rock-hewn churches at Lalibela.But if you swim only during the day, you will hardly ever see the organisms that have created this astounding scene.The boy threw out his arm at astounding speed and touched her face.Quincy has had astounding success as a painter.The snow-capped summit, 2,642 metres high, offers astounding views.
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astounding
astounding /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/ adjective
so surprising that it is almost impossible to believe
   SYN  astonishing:
    The concert was an astounding success.
—astoundingly adverb:
    astoundingly beautiful scenery
     
THESAURUS
    surprising making you feel surprised: It’s surprising how quickly you get used to it. | We got some very surprising results.
    astonishing/astounding very surprising. Astounding sounds a little more formal and a little stronger than astonishing: The results of the tests were astounding. | Things are changing at an astonishing speed.
    extraordinary very unusual and surprising: It is extraordinary that such a young boy should be so good at maths.
    amazing very surprising – used especially about good or impressive things: an amazing achievement | It’s amazing what you can do when you really try.
    staggering very surprising, especially by being so large: The project cost a staggering $8 million.
    unbelievable (also incredible) so surprising that you can hardly believe it: It is unbelievable that she is only the same age as me. | The incredible thing is that he thinks he is ugly.


as·tound·ingBrE /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/ 🔊NAmE /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/ 🔊 adjectiveso surprising that it is difficult to believe 令人震惊的;使大吃一惊的 SYN astonishing There was an astounding 20% increase in sales. 销售量惊人地增加了 20%。🔊🔊 as·tound·ing·ly BrE /əˈstaʊndɪŋli/ 🔊NAmE /əˈstaʊndɪŋli/ 🔊 adverb