taken aback
US /ˈteɪkən əˈbæk/
UK /ˈteɪkən əˈbæk/
成語
吃驚, 措手不及
surprised or shocked by something unexpected
範例:
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I was completely taken aback by her sudden departure.
她突然的離開讓我完全吃了一驚。
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He was a little taken aback by her direct question.
她直接的問題讓他有點措手不及。