mar·vel /ˈmɑrvəl/
奇異的事物,罕見的例子(vt.)驚異于(vi.)驚異
Mar·vel n.
1. That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a miracle.
I will do marvels such as have not been done. --Ex. xxxiv. 10.
Nature's sweet marvel undefiled. --Emerson.
2. Wonder. [R.] “Use lessens marvel.”
Mar·vel, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Marveled or Marvelled; p. pr. & vb. n. Marveling or Marvelling.] To be struck with surprise, astonishment, or wonder; to wonder.
Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. --1 john iii. 13.
Mar·vel, v. t.
1. To marvel at. [Obs.]
2. To cause to marvel, or be surprised; -- used impersonally. [Obs.]
But much now me marveleth. --Rich. the Redeless.
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marvel
n : something that causes feelings of wonder; "the wonders of
modern science" [syn: wonder]
v 1: be amazed at; "We marvelled at the child's linguistic
abilities" [syn: wonder]
2: express astonishment or surprise about something
[also: marvelling, marvelled]