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词汇 jaw-dropping
释义 jaw-dropping
adjective
uk /ˈdʒɔːˌdrɒp.ɪŋ/ us /ˈdʒɑːˌdrɑː.pɪŋ/
very surprising or shocking: 令人惊愕的,令人震惊的
The jaw-dropping scale of the project has not defeated those involved.那个项目惊人的规模并没有吓倒有关人员。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Surprising and shocking
against all expectationsphrase
amaze
amazing
amazingly
astonish
dumbfounding
dumbfoundingly
dynamite
earth-shaking
earth-shattering
pull
pull something out of the bag/hatidiom
raise (a few) eyebrowsidiom
reality check
sensationalist
turn-up for the book(s)idiom
unbelievable
walk
walk in on someone
world-shattering

Examples of jaw-dropping


jaw-dropping
It is a jaw-dropping injustice for people to pay into an occupational pension scheme and face that prospect after being loyal workers in a company.
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It is fair to say that many of us did not realise the jaw-dropping injustice—that is the only way that one can describe it—of current occupational pensions law.
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Flawless taught some of the films most jaw-dropping dance routines by giving a simple step-by-step guide, making even the most complex of moves seem easy.
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In every instance, his technique is flawless, dynamic and often simply jaw-dropping...
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Canaleta is undoubtedly one of the biggest attractions in the league with his jaw-dropping, never-seen slams by a local player.
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I just feel it's jaw-dropping and its use of the hardware was brilliant.
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This is jaw-dropping work, what we go to the movies hoping to see, and we do.
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Tsui is popular with her jaw-dropping gowns when she is on stage.
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Menchen provided (and possibly designed) the lighting and jaw-dropping special effects for the show, which included a ten-minute tornado.
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It has everything the greatest hits, a jaw-dropping set, amazing costumes, intricate choreography and stunning pyrotechnics.
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The opening night saw the most jaw-dropping feats and thrills the likes of which were never seen before, making the theater an overnight success.
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Parrado presents both the jaw-dropping realities of the 16 survivors' story and the life-altering lessons he learned from the experience.
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