aback

/əˈbæk/

C2 general

意味・定義

3つの辞書から3件の定義

EJDict

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後へ,後ろに

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日本語WordNet

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副詞

1裏帆

having the wind against the forward side of the sails; "the ship came up into the wind with all yards aback"

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AIによる解説

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1abackは「後ろへ、後方に」や「不意を突かれて」を表す語で、主にtake abackの形で驚きや動揺を述べる。会話・文章でやや改まった響きがあり、感情の揺れを強調できる。

Aback is an adverb often used in the phrase “take aback,” meaning to surprise or startle someone. It can also mean “toward the rear,” though that use is rare today. The word adds a slightly formal tone and highlights a sudden emotional reaction or shock.

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例文

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He was taken aback by the unexpected applause.

思いがけない拍手に彼は驚いた。

Her blunt question took me aback for a moment.

彼女の率直な質問に一瞬たじろいだ。

I was taken aback by his sudden resignation.

彼の突然の辞任に私は驚いた。

Her harsh words took everyone aback.

彼女の厳しい言葉は皆を驚かせた。