*be taken aback ; 깜짝 놀랐어, 당혹스러웠다니까, 충격이었어~
aback 은 “돛이 역풍을 받는다” 는 말.바다서 갑작스레 역풍을 받는다면 당연히
놀랄 상황이죠~
-A; If you have any money with you, can you lend some to me?
B; I’m taken aback! How could you ask me for money?
-Were you taken aback that I’m a divorced guy?
Quiz; 내가 진실을 얘기해주자 Sohee 는 깜짝 놀랐어.
첫댓글 답; Sohee was taken aback after I told her the truth.