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staggering

/ˈstæɡɚɪŋ/

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1 · adjective

so large or surprising that it is hard to believe

惊人的；令人震惊的

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The repair estimate reached a staggering sum for the small museum.
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对这家小博物馆来说，估算出的维修费用高得惊人。
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