won‧der 1 S1 W2 / wʌndə $ -ər / 动词 [不及物和及物动词]

1 to think about something that you are not sure about and try to guess what is true, what will happen etc

wonder who/what/how etc

I wonder how James is getting on.

What are they going to do now, I wonder ?

wonder if/whether

I wonder if I’ll recognize Philip after all these years.

He’s been leaving work early a lot – it makes you wonder , doesn’t it?

2 I wonder if/whether spoken used to ask politely for something 同义词 may I :

I wonder if I might have a drink?

3 I was wondering if/whether

a) spoken used to ask someone politely to help you :

I was wondering if I could borrow your car?

b) used to ask someone politely if they would like to do something :

I was wondering if you’d like to come to dinner.

4 to feel surprised and unable to believe something

wonder about/at

Sometimes I wonder about his behaviour.

wonder how

I wonder how he dares to show his face!

I don’t wonder British English (= I am not surprised )

I don’t wonder you’re tired.

I shouldn’t wonder British English (= I would not be surprised about something )

He’ll come back soon enough, I shouldn’t wonder.

5 to doubt or question whether something is true :

‘Is she serious?’ ‘I wonder.’

wonder if/whether

Sometimes I wonder if he’s got any sense at all!