be taken aback

• 突然吓了一跳； 吃惊

be taken aback的用法和样例：

例句

1. She was taken aback at the question.
   听了这问题，她很吃惊。
2. It's surprising that he shall be so foolish.
   真令人吃惊，他竟是那么愚蠢。