释义 |
surprise (one) by (doing) (something) surprise (one) by (doing) (something)To shock, amaze, or astonish one by doing, possessing, or demonstrating something. I must say, he surprised me by his honesty. I thought for sure he'd try to deny it or weasel his way out of a punishment. The kids surprised me by making me breakfast in bed for my birthday.See also: by, surprisesurprise someone by somethingto astonish someone by doing or being something. You surprised me by your forthrightness. No one was surprised by the way it happened.See also: by, surprise |