take aback

使吃惊, 使吓一跳

例句与用法:

He appeared taken aback.

他似乎很吃惊。

Lao Wang seemed taken aback.

老王似乎很吃惊。

详细释义:

使震惊

We were greatly taken aback by her attitude.

她的态度使我们大为震惊。