Hledat
to take aback
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překvapit, zmást
to surprise someone so much that they are unable to react quickly
Transitive: to take aback sb
Příklad
They were taken aback by her insouciance in the face of adversity.
They were taken aback by the invective that followed their suggestion.
She was taken aback by the iciness of his reception, expecting a warmer welcome from an old friend.
She was taken aback by the coarse remarks he made during the meeting.
She was taken aback by the crass behavior of her coworker, who showed no regard for professional etiquette.
