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]