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    unexpectedly

    US /ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdlɪ/

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    UK /ˌʌnɪk'spektɪdlɪ/

    B1
    adv.AdverbIn a surprising way because not expected
    The driver unexpectedly stopped, causing a car accident
    adv.AdverbIn a way that was not expected; surprisingly.
    Unexpectedly, the market crashed.

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    Google+: Explore Hangouts

    00:36Google+: Explore Hangouts
    • With Hangouts, friends can drop by unexpectedly.

      With Hangouts, friends can drop by unexpectedly.

    • With Hangouts, friends can drop by unexpectedly -- it's like bumping into someone you know

      With Hangouts, friends can drop by unexpectedly -- it's like bumping into someone you know

    B1

    BOX SET: English In A Minute 6 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!

    08:57BOX SET: English In A Minute 6 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!
    • 'Run' can be used when we need to go somewhere unexpectedly for a short time.

      'Run' can be used when we need to go somewhere unexpectedly for a short time.

    A2

    The Story of: Gerhard Richter (1932–Today)

    19:49The Story of: Gerhard Richter (1932–Today)
    • These experiments brought him to his formalum or in-paintings, in which he continued to examine the relation between representation and abstraction. What started as a representational painting was being reworked in such a manner, the imagery was entirely obliterated, using gestural brushstrokes and thick impastos. Uniquely, Richter made these gestural brushstrokes without being expressive, pulling the paint across the canvas in an emotionless manner, involving expression as an impelling force of painting. Doing so, Richter emphasised the painterly gesture, a witness of Richter's engagement towards the abstract as a counter-model of the figurative, coming to terms with the new possibilities for painting offered by abstraction and minimalism. Furthermore, from a personal perspective, the 1970s were not the happiest of years for Gerhard Richter, as his marriage with Emma was gradually coming to an end, and he lost his very dear friend Blinke Palermo unexpectedly in 1976. As a result, his grey paintings, but also his figurative works, think of his seascapes in particular, are embedded with a deep melancholy.

      These experiments brought him to his formalum or in-paintings, in which he continued to examine the relation between representation and abstraction. What started as a representational painting was being reworked in such a manner, the imagery was entirely obliterated, using gestural brushstrokes and thick impastos. Uniquely, Richter made these gestural brushstrokes without being expressive, pulling the paint across the canvas in an emotionless manner, involving expression as an impelling force of painting. Doing so, Richter emphasised the painterly gesture, a witness of Richter's engagement towards the abstract as a counter-model of the figurative, coming to terms with the new possibilities for painting offered by abstraction and minimalism. Furthermore, from a personal perspective, the 1970s were not the happiest of years for Gerhard Richter, as his marriage with Emma was gradually coming to an end, and he lost his very dear friend Blinke Palermo unexpectedly in 1976. As a result, his grey paintings, but also his figurative works, think of his seascapes in particular, are embedded with a deep melancholy.

    • and he lost his very dear friend Blinky Palermo unexpectedly in 1976.

      and he lost his very dear friend Blinky Palermo unexpectedly in 1976.

    B1

    20 Essential English Phrases for Daily Conversation

    16:3620 Essential English Phrases for Daily Conversation
    • this wouldn't have been appropriate in the situation with the babysitter because things come up means that some situations happen unexpectedly.

      this wouldn't have been appropriate in the situation with the babysitter because things come up means that some situations happen unexpectedly.

    • But for the babysitter, she just forgot that she double-booked, so this didn't arise unexpectedly.

      But for the babysitter, she just forgot that she double-booked, so this didn't arise unexpectedly.

    A2

    US economy shrinks as companies race to get ahead of Trump tariffs | BBC News

    07:06US economy shrinks as companies race to get ahead of Trump tariffs | BBC News
    • Welcome to business today live from New York I'm Michelle Flurry and the Dow is down sharply at the open nearly 1% at the opening bell after new figures show the economy unexpectedly shrank.

      Welcome to business today live from New York I'm Michelle Flurry and the Dow is down sharply at the open nearly 1% at the opening bell after new figures show the economy unexpectedly shrank.

    • And the Dow is down sharply at the open, nearly one percent at the opening bell after new figures show the economy unexpectedly shrank.

      And the Dow is down sharply at the open, nearly one percent at the opening bell after new figures show the economy unexpectedly shrank.

    B1

    6 Signs A Shy Person Likes You

    04:476 Signs A Shy Person Likes You
    • So if you show up unexpectedly to see them, they may feel a sudden surge of anxiety and fumble in their actions.

      So if you show up unexpectedly to see them, they may feel a sudden surge of anxiety and fumble in their actions.

    • So, if you show up unexpectedly to see them, they may feel a sudden surge of anxiety and fumble in their actions.

      So, if you show up unexpectedly to see them, they may feel a sudden surge of anxiety and fumble in their actions.

    A2

    當你覺得生活艱難時 ► 一定要記住這番話! - Les Brown (中英字幕)

    07:13當你覺得生活艱難時 ► 一定要記住這番話! - Les Brown (中英字幕)
    • It's hard when you are married and raising children and your children are crawling and your husband dies unexpectedly.

      It's hard when you are married and raising children and your children are crawling and your husband dies unexpectedly.

    • It's hard when you're married and raising children, and your children are crawling, and your husband dies unexpectedly.

      It's hard when you're married and raising children, and your children are crawling, and your husband dies unexpectedly.

    A2

    Learn REAL ENGLISH: Going to the hospital

    15:53Learn REAL ENGLISH: Going to the hospital
    • Sometimes things occur unexpectedly.

      Sometimes things occur unexpectedly.

    • things occur unexpectedly, so you may need to go to a hospital or a clinic.

      things occur unexpectedly, so you may need to go to a hospital or a clinic.

    A2

    How to Pursue Your Side Hustle Without Risking Everything

    34:11How to Pursue Your Side Hustle Without Risking Everything
    • So, seven years ago my mom passed away very unexpectedly.

      So, seven years ago my mom passed away very unexpectedly.

    • So seven years ago, my mom passed away very unexpectedly.

      So seven years ago, my mom passed away very unexpectedly.

    A2

    Dressing Up with the Princesses! | Disney Princess

    05:11Dressing Up with the Princesses! | Disney Princess
    • Barely even friends, then somebody bends unexpectedly.

      Barely even friends, then somebody bends unexpectedly.

    • ♪ Unexpectedly ♪

      ♪ Unexpectedly ♪

    B1