to one’s advantage 对……有利
to one’s amazement 令某人好笑的是
3to one’s annoyance 令某人烦恼的是
to one’s disappointment 令某人失望的是
to one’s delight令某人高兴的是
to one’s face 当着某人的面
to one’s heart’s content 尽情地
to one’s horror 使某人恐惧的是
to one’s indignation 令某人愤慨的是
to one’s knowledge 就某人所知;确知属实
例句:
The present world situation is to our advantage.
目前世界形势对我们有利。
You will find it to your advantage to go to the country for a change.
你会发现到乡间去换换空气对你是有好处的。
To my great amusement his false beard fell off.
使我感到极其好笑的是,他的假胡子掉了下来。
He broke it, greatly to my annoyance.
他打破了那东西,这使我非常气恼。
To our great delight the day turned out fine.
使我们感到十分高兴的是,天气转晴了。
To his great disappointment, she wasn’t on the train.
令他大大失望的是她不在那列火车上。
To my deep indignation, he pretended not to know about it.
使我十分愤慨的是,他假装不了解此事。
To her surprise and joy, she was awarded first prize.
使她又惊又喜的是,她获得了一等奖。