beyond expectations; surprisingly
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
beyond what people expect; astonishing
formalOften used to describe events or results that are unexpected, surprising, or contrary to common sense. Can carry either a positive or negative connotation depending on context.
Zhè这
cì次
xuǎn选
jǔ举
jié结
guǒ果
zhēn真
shì是
chū出
rén人
yì意
biǎo表
。
The result of this election is truly beyond anyone's expectations.
Zhè这
wèi位
nián年
qīng轻
xuǎn选
shǒu手
de的
biǎo表
xiàn现
chū出
rén人
yì意
biǎo表
，
yíng赢
dé得
le了
guàn冠
jūn军
。
The young contestant's performance was astonishing, and he won the championship.
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Shì市
chǎng场
de的
biàn变
huà化
wǎng往
wǎng往
chū出
rén人
yì意
biǎo表
。
Market changes are often surprising.