二、如何強調該結構的語氣

若要加強該結構的語氣，通常有兩種方式：

1. 在名詞前加 great, deep, utter 等形容詞修飾。如：

To our great delight the day turned out fine. 使我們感到十分高興的是，天氣轉晴了。

To my great disappointment I failed to get the job. 我沒得到那份工作，大為失望。

To his great disappointment, she wasn’t on the train. 令他大大失望的是她不在那列火車上。

To my utter delight he lent me the money I needed. 使我十分高興的是，他借給了我需要的錢。

To my deep indignation, he pretended not to know about it. 使我十分憤慨的是，他假裝不了解此事。

2. 在整個短語前加副詞greatly, much 等修飾。如：

Greatly to my regret, I cannot attend the party. 很可惜的是，我無法參加聚會。

He has succeeded, much to the delight of his parents. 他成功了，這使他父母都非常高興。

Much to my surprise the door was unlocked. 使我大為吃驚的是，門沒有鎖。

Much to my regret I am unable to accept your invitation. 很抱歉，我不能接受你的邀請。