جستجو
to take aback
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متعجب ساختن, غافلگیر کردن
to surprise someone so much that they are unable to react quickly
Transitive: to take aback sb
مثال
She was taken aback by the crude language used in the otherwise professional meeting.
She was taken aback by the smutty content of the magazine her colleague was reading.
Despite his friendly demeanor, John's sharp tongue emerged when he was provoked, leaving others taken aback by his sudden verbal precision.
They were taken aback by her insouciance in the face of adversity.
She was taken aback by the iciness of his reception, expecting a warmer welcome from an old friend.
