For the chattering classes of Washington, the selection of Negroponte came as a surprise.

对于华盛顿那些喋喋不休的阶层来说，内格罗蓬特的当选是一个意外。

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This came as a surprise, I must say.

我得说这发生得很突然。

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This all came as a surprise to her.

这让她大吃一惊。

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(Speaking) While much admired around the world, the announcement still came as a surprise as some Nobel observers believe it is too early in his presidency for Barack Obama to receive the award.

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He says what happened next came as a big surprise.

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The circular came as a surprise to those lobbying for or against foreign investment in retail.

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Wal-Mart's decision to ban the factory came as a surprise to Hop Lun this week.

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The news came as a surprise to Berkshire shareholders, but some said they aren't particularly worried.

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