be taken aback — to be shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi ˈteɪkən əˈbæk/
Korean meaning: 예상치 못한 일에 놀라거나 당황하다
Korean pronunciation: 비 **테이**컨 어**백**
Example Sentences
- She was taken aback when her cat started doing yoga poses.
- The CEO was taken aback by the employee's creative but bizarre presentation.
- I was taken aback by the sudden change in his attitude.
be taken aback
NOUN//bi ˈteɪkən əˈbæk//
to be shocked or surprised by something unexpected
She was taken aback when her quiet coworker suddenly proposed at the office party.
Taken aback by an attack on the peaceful track!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'take aback'은 항해 용어에서 유래되었습니다. 갑작스런 바람의 변화로 배의 돛이 뒤로 밀려 배가 후진하게 되는 상황을 묘사했는데, 이것이 '예상치 못해 당황하다'는 의미로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“She was taken aback when her cat started doing yoga poses.”
“The CEO was taken aback by the employee's creative but bizarre presentation.”
“I was taken aback by the sudden change in his attitude.”
“Many investors were taken aback by the company's unexpected announcement.”
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