aback 详细解释

aback

[ə'bæk]

adv.吃惊地, 向后地,后退地

ad.

1. 【古】向后; 在后

2. 【海】处于顶风位置

3. 猝不及防地

He was taken aback by the turn of events.

事件的发展令他措手不及。

词义辨析

反义:

ad.向后

ahead  forward  

英英释义

副词 aback:

having the wind against the forward side of the sails

by surprise

补充

abackaback英:[əˈbæk] 美:[əˈbæk]adv.1.意外地; 吃惊地

例句

1. They came across a building set aback amidst the trees.他们偶然发现了树林后面的一幢楼房。 2. I was a little taken aback by his reaction.他的反应令我有点吃惊。 3. They were taken aback at being accused of lying.被指责撒谎令他们很吃惊。 4. he was taken aback by her directness.她的直率让他吃惊。 5. She was taken aback [=she was very surprised] by his rude response.他粗鲁的反应让她非常吃惊。 6. "He was taken aback [=shocked, startled] when he saw their house."看到他们的房子时他大吃一惊。

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