二、如何强调该结构的语气

若要加强该结构的语气，通常有两种方式：

1. 在名词前加 great, deep, utter 等形容词修饰。如：

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 my great disappointment I failed to get the job. 我没得到那份工作，大为失望。

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

To my utter delight he lent me the money I needed. 使我十分高兴的是，他借给了我需要的钱。

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。

2. 在整个短语前加副词greatly, much 等修饰。如：

Greatly to my regret, I cannot attend the party. 很可惜的是，我无法参加聚会。

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

Much to my surprise the door was unlocked. 使我大为吃惊的是，门没有锁。

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