be taken aback
英 [bi: ˈteɪkən əˈbæk] 美 [bi ˈtekən əˈbæk]

释义

处于顶风位置的；大吃一惊；吓一跳；（帆船）突遇顶风而停止前进吃了一惊；

双语例句

1. She was taken aback at the question.
   听了这问题，她很吃惊。
2. It's surprising that he shall be so foolish.
   真令人吃惊，他竟是那么愚蠢。

权威例句

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