wonder
/ˈwʌn.dər/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈʌndɚ] /ˈwʌn.dɚ/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈʌndɚ] /ˈwən-dər/ (ame, mw) · /ˈwʌndə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈʌndɚ] /ˈwʌndər/ (ame, ipa)
wonder — 名詞
- wondersingular
- wondersplural
1. the strong positive feeling you have when you see or experience something beauti
驚奇；讚嘆
對新奇美好事物的驚訝讚美
the strong positive feeling you have when you see or experience something beautiful, new, or unexpected — a mix of surprise, pleasure, and a wish to understand it better.
The children watched the shooting star with wide-eyed wonder.
孩子們睜大眼睛，帶著驚奇看著劃過夜空的流星。
collocation: with wonder
Élise felt a sense of wonder as she walked through the ancient forest for the first time.
Élise 第一次走進古老森林時，心中充滿了驚奇。
collocation: sense of wonder
The newborn baby filled the whole family with wonder and joy.
初生的嬰兒讓全家人充滿了驚奇與喜悅。
Visitors to the coral reef stared in wonder at the fish swimming all around them.
參觀珊瑚礁的遊客驚嘆地看著周圍游來游去的魚群。
Owen lost his sense of wonder about science after years of memorising formulas.
Owen 在多年背誦公式之後，失去了對科學的好奇驚嘆。
- awe
stronger, mixed with fear or respect; 'He stood in awe of the volcano'
- amazement
focuses on surprise more than admiration; 'To his amazement, the door opened by itself'
- astonishment
great surprise, often without the admiration element
- indifference
lack of interest or feeling
文法句型
fill someone with wonder
in wonder
sense of wonder
with wonder
用法筆記
Used in fixed phrases like 'in wonder', 'with wonder', and 'sense of wonder'. Often collocates with verbs of seeing or experiencing (watch, stare, feel, fill).
常見錯誤
2. something that is very impressive, unusual, or beautiful, especially in nature o
奇景；奇觀
令人驚嘆讚美的事物
something that is very impressive, unusual, or beautiful, especially in nature or human achievement, making people feel surprise and admiration.
The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world.
大峽谷是世界自然奇觀之一。
collocation: wonder of the world
The new bridge is an engineering wonder that connects two islands.
這座新橋是一項連接兩座島嶼的工程奇蹟。
Dewi spent the afternoon exploring the wonders of the science museum.
Dewi 花了一下午探索科學博物館的種種奇妙之處。
It is a wonder that the old house survived the earthquake without any damage.
這棟老房子在地震中安然無恙，真是個奇蹟。
Lan showed her younger brother the wonders of the night sky through a telescope.
Lan 用望遠鏡向弟弟展示了夜空的奇妙景象。
文法句型
the wonders of [noun]
it is a wonder that…
wonder + of + noun
用法筆記
Common in the phrase 'the wonders of [something]' to list impressive features. 'It is a wonder that…' is a fixed expression meaning 'it is surprising that…'.
常見錯誤
3. a person who is extremely talented or effective at doing something, often in a w
奇才；能人
技藝高超或極其有用的人
a person who is extremely talented or effective at doing something, often in a way that surprises or impresses others.
The young pianist was a wonder at playing Chopin before the age of ten.
這位年輕的鋼琴家不到十歲就以演奏蕭邦而令人驚嘆。
pattern: a wonder at [gerund]
Gita is a wonder when it comes to fixing old cars — she can repair almost anything.
Gita 修理老舊汽車很有一手——她幾乎什麼都能修好。
In the kitchen, Hugo was an absolute wonder; his cakes won first prize at the fair.
在廚房裡，Hugo 簡直是個奇才；他的蛋糕在比賽中贏得了一等獎。
The nurse was a wonder with frightened children, calming them down in minutes.
那位護士很會應付害怕的孩子，幾分鐘內就能讓他們冷靜下來。
- miracle worker
more informal and common; 'That teacher is a miracle worker with difficult students'
- genius
focuses on intellectual ability rather than practical skill
- prodigy
specifically a young person with exceptional talent
文法句型
[noun] is a wonder at [gerund/noun]
用法筆記
Used predicatively — 'is a wonder at/with [something]'. This sense is less common in modern everyday speech; 'miracle worker' is a more frequent alternative.
常見錯誤
4. a feeling of curiosity, doubt, or uncertainty that makes you want to ask questio
好奇；疑惑
想要了解或感到不確定的心態
a feeling of curiosity, doubt, or uncertainty that makes you want to ask questions or find out more about something.
No wonder the cake was so good — Ramón used real butter and fresh eggs.
難怪蛋糕這麼好吃——Ramón 用了真正的奶油和新鮮雞蛋。
idiom: no wonder
Small wonder that Sivan felt tired after running fifteen kilometres without stopping.
Sivan 一口氣跑了十五公里，累了也不奇怪。
idiom: small wonder
It is a wonder that Christopher managed to finish the race with a broken shoe.
Christopher 鞋子壞了還能跑完全程，真是讓人驚訝。
A sense of wonder about the ocean led Yara to become a marine biologist.
對海洋的好奇心促使 Yara 成為了一名海洋生物學家。
- curiosity
focuses on the desire to know; 'Her curiosity about space led her to study astronomy'
- doubt
more negative, focuses on uncertainty; 'He had his doubts about the plan'
- puzzlement
suggests confusion rather than active curiosity
文法句型
[pronoun] + wonder
no/not/hardly + wonder
用法筆記
This sense overlaps with noun sense 1 but differs in focus: sense 1 emphasises admiration and pleasure, while sense 4 emphasises curiosity and the desire to learn. Most commonly appears in the fixed expressions 'no wonder' and 'small wonder'.
wonder — 動詞
- wonderpresent simple I / you / we / they
- wondershe / she / it
- wonderedpast simple
- wondering-ing form
1. having questions in your mind because you want to learn more, find answers, or d
想知道；納悶
在心中提出疑問，想了解某事
having questions in your mind because you want to learn more, find answers, or decide what to do — this is the everyday sense used when you are curious about something.
Jabari wondered why the train was running half an hour late today.
Jabari 想知道為什麼火車今天誤點了半小時。
pattern: wonder + why-clause
Nkechi wondered whether her friend would remember their dinner appointment.
Nkechi 不確定她的朋友是否還記得他們的晚餐約定。
pattern: wonder + whether-clause
The children wondered what was inside the big blue box that arrived by post.
孩子們想知道那個郵寄來的大藍色箱子裡裝了什麼。
Owen often wonders about the meaning of life when he looks up at the stars.
Owen 仰望星空時，經常思索生命的意義。
I wonder how the chef manages to prepare such delicious meals in just thirty minutes.
我真好奇那位廚師是怎麼在短短三十分鐘內做出那麼美味的菜餚的。
- ponder
more formal, suggests deeper or longer thought; 'She pondered the question for several days'
- speculate
suggests guessing without evidence; 'They speculated about the reasons for the delay'
- ask oneself
more literal and direct; 'I asked myself whether I had made the right choice'
- know
opposite mental state — certainty instead of curiosity
文法句型
wonder + wh-clause (who/what/where/when/why/how)
wonder + whether/if + clause
wonder + about + noun/gerund
wonder + at + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Frequently followed by a wh-clause (what, where, why, how, who) or if/whether. 'Wonder about' is used for general curiosity about a topic. 'Wonder at' (formal) means to feel surprise about.
常見錯誤
2. used to politely introduce a request, question, or suggestion — makes what you a
請問；請教
用於請求開頭，使語氣更正式禮貌
used to politely introduce a request, question, or suggestion — makes what you are asking sound less direct and more considerate of the other person's willingness.
I wonder if you could help me carry this heavy suitcase down the stairs.
請問您是否可以幫我搬這個沉重的行李箱下樓？
pattern: I wonder if you could + verb
I was wondering whether the meeting might be rescheduled for next Tuesday.
我想請問會議是否可以改到下週二舉行。
pattern: I was wondering whether… might…
Hugo wondered if the hotel could provide an extra blanket for the cold night.
Hugo 詢問旅館能否為寒冷的夜晚多提供一條毯子。
Gita wondered whether the librarian could suggest a good book about astronomy.
Gita 請問圖書館員是否可以推薦一本好的天文學書籍。
I wonder if you would mind turning down the music while I am on the phone.
請問您是否介意我在講電話時把音樂關小聲一點？
- would you mind
similar politeness level but different structure; 'Would you mind closing the window?'
- could you please
slightly less formal; 'Could you please pass the salt?'
- might I ask
more formal; 'Might I ask where you bought that jacket?'
文法句型
I wonder if you could…
I was wondering if you would…
I wonder whether you might…
用法筆記
Past continuous 'I was wondering…' is slightly more polite/hesitant than simple present 'I wonder…'. This sense is NOT about actual wonder/curiosity — it is a fixed polite formula. The following clause typically uses 'could', 'would', or 'might'.
常見錯誤
❌ Using this formula in very informal situations with close friends — sounds too stiff. Use 'Would you mind…?' or 'Could you…?' instead.
3. to feel or show great surprise about something, often mixed with admiration or d
感到驚訝
對某事感到或表達極大驚訝
to feel or show great surprise about something, often mixed with admiration or disbelief.
Élise wondered at the skill of the craftsman who carved the wooden statue by hand.
Élise 對那位工匠手工雕刻木像的技藝感到驚嘆不已。
pattern: wonder at + noun
I wondered to see how quickly the bamboo forest had grown back after the storm.
我看到竹林在風暴後那麼快就長了回來，感到非常驚訝。
pattern: wonder to [verb]
The scientists wondered at the complex patterns formed by the flock of birds in the sky.
科學家們對天空中鳥群形成的複雜圖案感到驚嘆。
Visitors to the ancient temple wondered at how the huge stone blocks were moved without modern machines.
參觀古廟的遊客驚嘆於人們在沒有現代機器的情況下是如何搬運那些巨大石塊的。
- marvel at
synonymous but slightly more common; 'Tourists marvel at the size of the skyscraper'
- be amazed at
more common in everyday English; 'I was amazed at her ability to remember names'
- be astonished
stronger surprise; 'He was astonished to learn the truth'
- expect
when something is not surprising because it was anticipated
文法句型
wonder at + noun/gerund
wonder to see/hear/find
用法筆記
Much more formal than verb sense 1. 'Wonder at' specifically means 'feel surprised by' — it is not about wanting to know something. This sense is less common in everyday conversation; 'be amazed at' or 'be astonished by' are more frequent alternatives.
常見錯誤
❌ Using 'wonder at' in casual speech — sounds overly formal. In conversation, say 'I'm amazed at…' instead.
wonder — 形容詞
- wonderpositive
- wonderercomparative
- wonderestsuperlative
1. extremely good, beautiful, or impressive in a way that fills you with admiration
奇妙的；極佳
令人讚嘆欣賞的美好
extremely good, beautiful, or impressive in a way that fills you with admiration or pleasure.
The garden was filled with wonder flowers that bloomed in every colour imaginable.
花園裡開滿了奇妙的花朵，綻放出各種你能想像得到的顏色。
attributive use before noun
Ramón told us a wonder tale about a dragon that guarded a hidden valley of gold.
Ramón 給我們講了一個奇妙的故事，關於一條守護著黃金山谷的巨龍。
At the science fair, Imani was the wonder girl who built a robot from recycled parts.
在科學展上，Imani 被稱為神奇女孩，她用回收零件做出了一個機器人。
The exhibition featured a wonder creation made entirely from recycled glass bottles.
展覽中有一件完全用回收玻璃瓶製成的奇妙作品。
- wonderful
the modern, everyday equivalent; 'We had a wonderful time at the beach'
- magnificent
more formal; 'The palace was a magnificent building'
- splendid
old-fashioned but still used; 'What a splendid view!'
- ordinary
not special or impressive
文法句型
wonder + noun
用法筆記
This sense is somewhat old-fashioned or literary. In modern everyday English, 'wonderful' is far more common than the standalone adjective 'wonder'. Typically used before a noun (attributive position).
常見錯誤
2. so impressive, unusual, or beautiful that it causes a strong feeling of surprise
令人驚嘆的
令人感到驚訝與讚賞的
so impressive, unusual, or beautiful that it causes a strong feeling of surprise and admiration.
The wonder machine could print a whole book in less than two minutes.
那台神奇的機器不到兩分鐘就能印出整本書。
attributive: wonder + noun (machine)
Children gathered to watch the wonder performance of the acrobat on the tightrope.
孩子們聚集起來觀看走鋼索雜技演員的精彩表演。
The wonder garden contained plants from every continent on Earth.
那座奇妙的花園裡種植了來自世界各大洲的植物。
Yara took her students to see the wonder clock that had moving figures at every hour.
Yara 帶她的學生去看了那座每小時都有活動人偶出現的奇鐘。
- amazing
much more common in everyday speech; 'We saw an amazing light show'
- astonishing
focuses more on surprise; 'The results were astonishing'
- breathtaking
specifically about visual beauty; 'The view from the mountain was breathtaking'
- unremarkable
not special or worth noticing
文法句型
wonder + noun (age/machine/event/place)
用法筆記
Often used in advertising, tourism, and informal contexts to describe things that are exciting or impressive. Overlaps with sense 1 but is more modern and less literary.
3. extremely effective in a way that seems almost miraculous — used especially for
特效；神奇
效果驚人、近乎奇蹟的（藥品或產品）
extremely effective in a way that seems almost miraculous — used especially for medical treatments, products, or methods that achieve far better results than expected.
The new wonder drug helped patients recover from the infection in just three days.
這種新的特效藥幫助患者在短短三天內就從感染中恢復了。
collocation: wonder drug
An inexpensive wonder cream claimed to remove wrinkles overnight, but nobody believed it.
一款便宜的奇效乳霜號稱能在一夜之間消除皺紋，但沒有人相信。
collocation: wonder cream
Scientists are searching for a wonder cure that can stop the disease from spreading.
科學家們正在尋找一種能夠阻止疾病擴散的特效療法。
The kitchen gadget was marketed as a wonder tool that could slice, chop, and peel vegetables instantly.
這款廚房小工具被宣傳為一種萬能工具，可以瞬間切片、切碎和削皮。
- miracle
similar meaning but stronger — suggests something truly extraordinary; 'a miracle recovery'
- revolutionary
focuses on how new and different it is; 'a revolutionary treatment for heart disease'
- breakthrough
emphasises that it overcomes a previous limitation; 'a breakthrough vaccine'
- ineffective
not producing the desired effect
文法句型
wonder drug
wonder cure
wonder product
用法筆記
Common in advertising and journalism, often with a sceptical tone — 'wonder drug/cure' may imply the claim is exaggerated. The adjective is always placed before the noun (attributive only).