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wonder (B1)

カタカナ: ワンダー

IPA: /ˈwʌndər/

A feeling of surprise, admiration, and awe caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar.

意味: 美しく、驚くべき、あるいは未知のものによって引き起こされる、驚きや感嘆、畏敬の念。

The Grand Canyon filled the tourists with a sense of wonder. — The Grand Canyon filled the tourists with a sense of wonder.
Children often look at the world with wide-eyed wonder. — Children often look at the world with wide-eyed wonder.
Her performance was a true wonder of skill and artistry. — Her performance was a true wonder of skill and artistry.

Japanese translations of Wonder:

wonder at (prepositional phrase): To express surprise or admiration for something. — "We often wonder at the beauty of nature."
wonder if (collocation): To consider a possibility or ask oneself a question. — "I wonder if she will accept the invitation."
wonder why (collocation): To question the reason for something. — "He wondered why the train was delayed."
a wonder to behold (idiom): Something extremely impressive or beautiful to see. — "The aurora borealis was a wonder to behold."