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take aback

/teɪk əˈbæk/

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/teɪk əˈbæk/B2formal
  • ruУдивить, шокировать или поразить кого-либо, часто до такой степени, что человек на мгновение теряет дар речи или не может реагировать.

To surprise, shock, or astonish someone, often to the point of being momentarily speechless or unable to react.

  1. B2formal

    To surprise or shock someone, often causing them to be momentarily confused or speechless.

    ruОшеломить

    • I was taken aback by his sudden outburst.
    • The news of her resignation took everyone aback.
    • He was taken aback when she revealed the truth.
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