湖南省蓝山二中 2014 年高中英语 Unit3 Reading Visiting a masters 学案 1 牛津译林版选修 8adj.a talented footballer/pianist 2. I was amazed to learn that Picasso produced more than 20,000 pieces of art and that he wasn’t just a painter. (P34) 我惊讶地得知，毕加索一生创作了 20 多万件艺术作品，而且他不仅仅是一名油画画家。amaze v. [T] to cause someone to be extremely surprised:[+ question word] I was amazed by how well he looked.You've done all your homework in an hour? You amaze me.[+ that] It amazes me that she's got the energy for all those parties.[+ to infinitive] It amazes me to think that Anna is now in charge of the company.It amazes me how you can put up with living in such a dirty house.It never ceases to amaze me how he can talk for so long without ever saying anything interesting.amazed adj. extremely surprised:She was amazed at how calm she felt after the accident.I was absolutely amazed when I heard he'd been promoted.[+ to infinitive] Mr Graham was amazed to find 46 ancient gold coins inside the pot.I was amazed to hear that Chris had won first prize.We were amazed to discover that we'd been at school together.[+ (that)] I'm amazed (that) she didn't complain.amazement n. [U] extreme surprise:She stared in amazement.To my amazement, he ate the whole lot.amazing 1adj. extremely surprising:This stain remover really works—it's amazing!The new theatre is going to cost an amazing (= very large) amount of money.APPROVING This wine is really amazing (= very good).It's amazing to think that the managing director is only 23.It's amazing that no one else has applied for the job.The amazing thing is that it was kept secret for so long.What an amazing coincidence!amazinglyadv. The food was amazin...
