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    mind-boggling

    Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ˈmind-ˌboggling adjective informal  IMAGINEdifficult to imagine and very big, strange, or complicated 〔巨大、奇怪或复杂得〕令人难以想象的 a problem of mind-boggling complexity 一个极其复杂的问题
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    mind-boggling• If the mammals had prevailed when the opportunity first presented then the scope for speculation becomes mind-boggling.• The amount of logging being done in national forests is mind-boggling.• The amount of money that some countries spend on weapons is mind-boggling.• I was now faced with the administration of a problem of almost mind-boggling complexity.• And when the pitcher makes a mistake and throws a fat pitch, McGwire is capable of sending it mind-boggling distances.• His salary is nothing compared to the mind-boggling figures earned by some sportsmen.• Couture encompasses mind-boggling mixes of fabrics and patterns, handmade laces and perfect tailoring.• But probability says the mind-boggling run of accidents, injuries, bad moves and coaching turmoil can not duplicate itself next season.• But the true history of the Lord Hasan - Hasan the Second, on his name be peace - was mind-boggling stuff.• It's mind-boggling to think that our solar system is only one among billions.• The £304m five-year football package is mind-boggling, with each club guaranteed at least £1.5m a year for five years.
    ˈmind-ˌboggling adjectiveChineseSyllable
    strange, difficult Corpus or big, imagine and complicated to very


    mind-boggling
    ˈmind-ˌboggling adjective informal
    difficult to imagine and very big, strange, or complicated:
        a problem of mind-boggling complexity


    mind-bogglingBrE /ˈmaɪnd bɒɡlɪŋ/ 🔊NAmE /ˈmaɪnd bɑːɡlɪŋ/ 🔊 adjective (informal) very difficult to imagine or to understand; extremely surprising 难以想象的；难以理解的；令人惊愕的◆a problem of mind-boggling complexity复杂得难以想象的问题  ➡  compare boggle <titled tranID="1" status="2">Asking for help<chnsep> </chnsep><chn>请求帮助</chn></titled>

    If you need help, people are more likely to react favourably if you ask politely. 礼貌地求助更有可能让对方答应帮忙：

    • ◆ Could you possibly help me? 请问您能帮帮我吗？
    • ◆ I wonder if you could give me a hand? 不知道您能否帮我一个忙？
    • ◆ Would you mind opening the door for me? 请你帮我开开门好吗？
    • ◆ I wonder if you'd mind taking a picture of us? 不知道您是否愿意给我们拍张照片？
    • ◆ Could I ask you to keep an eye on my luggage for a moment? 请你帮我照看一下行李好吗？

    Responses 回应：

    • ◆ Yes, of course. 行，当然可以。
    • ◆ I'm sorry, I'm in a hurry. 对不起，我要赶时间。
    • ◆ Sure. (informal or NAmE) 没问题。