3.(Para. 2) Intrigued, he took them into the kitchen and, much to the annoyance of his wife, washed the mud off them in the kitchen sink much to: greatly to, to one' s great….大 为;对…大为。 eg: Much to her regret, she missed that meeting. Much to Tom's surprise, he succeeded at last• 3. (Para.2) Intrigued, he took them into the kitchen and , much to the annoyance of his wife, washed the mud off them in the kitchen sink. • much to: greatly to, to one’s great … 大 为；对…大为。 • e g : Much to her regret, she missed that meeting. • Much to Tom’s surprise, he succeeded at last