英语词汇“aback”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

WORD ORIGINaback

Origin:

1100-1200 Old English on bæc ‘backward’

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

He seemed even more taken aback than I was, and this heartened me.
He was momentarily a bit taken aback.
Intel was taken aback by the intensity of public anger.
She appeared taken aback, as if she had only just realised that the pair of them were not alone.
The authorities were taken aback, and took the unprecedented step of cordoning off the painting.
The singer is capable of delicacy, as well; the occasional pianissimo utterance takes you aback.
They all looked suitably taken aback by his entrance, muttering disapproval whilst he insisted that Ockleton step outside.
Though she did seem taken aback, come to think of it.

Longman Language Activatorsurprised► surprised

if you are surprised by something that happens, you do not expect it, so it seems strange or unusual: · I was really surprised when I passed my driving test first time.· Carrie looked surprised. "I didn't expect to see you here!"· We couldn't help laughing at the children's surprised faces.surprised to see/hear/learn etc: · We were surprised to see Drew's picture in the newspaper.surprised (that): · I'm really surprised that he remembered my birthday.surprised at: · When I saw him again, I was surprised at how much older he looked.surprised by: · Julia seemed a little surprised by my question.pleasantly surprised (=surprised when something unexpectedly good happens): · His exam results were great - we were all very pleasantly surprised.

► amazed

use this about something that surprises you so much you almost cannot believe it: · Liz was amazed when she found out how much dinner had cost.amazed that: · I'm amazed that the bank keeps lending him money.amazed to see/learn/find out etc: · We were amazed to see John looking so well, so soon after his operation.amazed at/by: · She couldn't help feeling amazed at his stupidity.amazed by: · You'll be amazed by how much progress we've made.

► astonished/astounded

extremely surprised by something that happens, because it is very unusual or strange: · Mark was astonished when he read the message - what on earth could she mean?· We climbed out of the hole right in front of two astounded policemen.astonished/astounded (that): · It was an extremely nasty accident and I was astonished that anyone had survived it.astonished/astounded at/by: · Everton admits to being astounded at the popularity of the book.astonished/astounded to hear/see/discover etc: · The whole town was astounded to hear of a plan to build an office building right next to the lake.

► be taken aback

to be so surprised or shocked by what someone has done or said that, for a moment, you do not know what to say: · I was taken aback to find an elderly woman sitting inside the door of the men's room.be taken aback by: · I was completely taken aback by his aggressive and unreasonable attitude.

► startled

especially written surprised and a little frightened or worried because of something that has suddenly happened or something that someone said: · "Have we met somewhere before?" The man looked startled for a moment.startled by: · They were startled by a sudden flash in the sky.

► flabbergasted

informal so surprised by something that has happened that you do not know what to say: · The delivery men just left the furniture in my front yard. I was flabbergasted.flabbergasted at/by: · Doctors said they were flabbergasted at the decision to close the hospital.

► can't get over

if you can't get over something that has happened, you are so surprised by it that you cannot believe it: · Madge couldn't get over how much Joe had grown since she'd last seen him.· I can't get over how much she eats - why doesn't she gain any weight?

► can't believe

especially spoken say this when you are very surprised by something because it does not seem possible: can't believe it: · I can't believe it! Jane and Richard are getting married.can't believe (that): · She was a brilliant pianist -- we couldn't believe she was only 15.can't believe your eyes/ears: · The letter invited me to fly first class to New York for an interview on Monday - I could not believe my eyes!

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB► take

· Being surprised by opinion polls is like being taken aback by blue skies.· Intel was taken aback by the intensity of public anger.· The young major was momentarily taken aback by the sheer opulence of the room.· The authorities were taken aback, and took the unprecedented step of cordoning off the painting.· He was slightly taken aback by the sheer size of the girl.· Hernandez seemed taken aback by the attention his proposed bonfire created.· Henry, taken aback, replied weakly that he had not had carnal relations with Anne's mother.· Lucenzo looked up as if he'd only just realised she'd slipped away, and seemed taken aback when he saw her.

PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► be taken aback (by something)

He was taken aback by the new demands of the job.
I was taken aback, but deep down I wasn't totally surprised.
Intel was taken aback by the intensity of public anger.
Jonadab was taken aback, not being a man given to overt affection.
She was taken aback to realise just how far her reservations about seeing him had disappeared.
The authorities were taken aback, and took the unprecedented step of cordoning off the painting.
The man spun round so swiftly that George was taken aback and tripped, falling on to the soft mud.

单词	aback
释义	abacka‧back /əˈbæk/ adverb Word Origin WORD ORIGINaback Origin: 1100-1200 Old English on bæc ‘backward’ Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS He seemed even more taken aback than I was, and this heartened me. He was momentarily a bit taken aback. Intel was taken aback by the intensity of public anger. She appeared taken aback, as if she had only just realised that the pair of them were not alone. The authorities were taken aback, and took the unprecedented step of cordoning off the painting. The singer is capable of delicacy, as well; the occasional pianissimo utterance takes you aback. They all looked suitably taken aback by his entrance, muttering disapproval whilst he insisted that Ockleton step outside. Though she did seem taken aback, come to think of it. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorsurprised► surprised if you are surprised by something that happens, you do not expect it, so it seems strange or unusual: · I was really surprised when I passed my driving test first time.· Carrie looked surprised. "I didn't expect to see you here!"· We couldn't help laughing at the children's surprised faces.surprised to see/hear/learn etc: · We were surprised to see Drew's picture in the newspaper.surprised (that): · I'm really surprised that he remembered my birthday.surprised at: · When I saw him again, I was surprised at how much older he looked.surprised by: · Julia seemed a little surprised by my question.pleasantly surprised (=surprised when something unexpectedly good happens): · His exam results were great - we were all very pleasantly surprised. ► amazed use this about something that surprises you so much you almost cannot believe it: · Liz was amazed when she found out how much dinner had cost.amazed that: · I'm amazed that the bank keeps lending him money.amazed to see/learn/find out etc: · We were amazed to see John looking so well, so soon after his operation.amazed at/by: · She couldn't help feeling amazed at his stupidity.amazed by: · You'll be amazed by how much progress we've made. ► astonished/astounded extremely surprised by something that happens, because it is very unusual or strange: · Mark was astonished when he read the message - what on earth could she mean?· We climbed out of the hole right in front of two astounded policemen.astonished/astounded (that): · It was an extremely nasty accident and I was astonished that anyone had survived it.astonished/astounded at/by: · Everton admits to being astounded at the popularity of the book.astonished/astounded to hear/see/discover etc: · The whole town was astounded to hear of a plan to build an office building right next to the lake. ► be taken aback to be so surprised or shocked by what someone has done or said that, for a moment, you do not know what to say: · I was taken aback to find an elderly woman sitting inside the door of the men's room.be taken aback by: · I was completely taken aback by his aggressive and unreasonable attitude. ► startled especially written surprised and a little frightened or worried because of something that has suddenly happened or something that someone said: · "Have we met somewhere before?" The man looked startled for a moment.startled by: · They were startled by a sudden flash in the sky. ► flabbergasted informal so surprised by something that has happened that you do not know what to say: · The delivery men just left the furniture in my front yard. I was flabbergasted.flabbergasted at/by: · Doctors said they were flabbergasted at the decision to close the hospital. ► can't get over if you can't get over something that has happened, you are so surprised by it that you cannot believe it: · Madge couldn't get over how much Joe had grown since she'd last seen him.· I can't get over how much she eats - why doesn't she gain any weight? ► can't believe especially spoken say this when you are very surprised by something because it does not seem possible: can't believe it: · I can't believe it! Jane and Richard are getting married.can't believe (that): · She was a brilliant pianist -- we couldn't believe she was only 15.can't believe your eyes/ears: · The letter invited me to fly first class to New York for an interview on Monday - I could not believe my eyes! Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB► take · Being surprised by opinion polls is like being taken aback by blue skies.· Intel was taken aback by the intensity of public anger.· The young major was momentarily taken aback by the sheer opulence of the room.· The authorities were taken aback, and took the unprecedented step of cordoning off the painting.· He was slightly taken aback by the sheer size of the girl.· Hernandez seemed taken aback by the attention his proposed bonfire created.· Henry, taken aback, replied weakly that he had not had carnal relations with Anne's mother.· Lucenzo looked up as if he'd only just realised she'd slipped away, and seemed taken aback when he saw her. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► be taken aback (by something) He was taken aback by the new demands of the job. I was taken aback, but deep down I wasn't totally surprised. Intel was taken aback by the intensity of public anger. Jonadab was taken aback, not being a man given to overt affection. She was taken aback to realise just how far her reservations about seeing him had disappeared. The authorities were taken aback, and took the unprecedented step of cordoning off the painting. The man spun round so swiftly that George was taken aback and tripped, falling on to the soft mud. be taken aback (by something) to be very surprised or shocked by something: For a moment, I was completely taken aback by her request.
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