Translation meaning & definition of the word "aback" into Chinese (Simplified) language

adverb

1. Having the wind against the forward side of the sails

• "The ship came up into the wind with all yards aback"

synonym:
• aback

1. 风对着帆的前侧

• "“这艘船在风中狂奔,所有院子都大吃一惊”"

同义词:
• 放弃

2. By surprise

• "Taken aback by the caustic remarks"

synonym:
• aback

2. 出乎意料

• "“被苛刻的言论吓了一跳”"

同义词:
• 放弃

Examples of using

When I first met him, I was taken aback by his unexpected question.

当我第一次见到他时,我对他意想不到的问题感到吃惊。