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surprising (B1)

カタカナ: サプライジング

IPA: /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/

Causing a feeling of wonder, astonishment, or unexpectedness because something is unusual or not anticipated.

意味: 何かが普通とは異なっていたり、予想されていなかったりするために、驚きや不思議な感情を引き起こすこと。

The election results were quite surprising to many political analysts. — The election results were quite surprising to many political analysts.
It was surprising to see how quickly the small plant grew into a tall tree. — It was surprising to see how quickly the small plant grew into a tall tree.
Her sudden decision to quit her job was not surprising to those who knew her well. — Her sudden decision to quit her job was not surprising to those who knew her well.

Japanese translations of Surprising:

surprising to see/hear/find (collocation): Unexpected to observe, learn, or discover. — "It was surprising to see so many people at the early morning event."
surprising that (collocation): Unexpected that a certain situation or fact is true. — "It's surprising that he managed to finish the marathon despite his injury."