The question took me aback , yet it was natural .

这个问题让我很吃惊，但是这也是正常的。

Yet its vehemence took them aback .

不过它的猛烈程度还是让人大吃一惊。

He was taken aback when he was told the secret .

当别人告诉他那个秘密时，他吃了一惊。

Mr. williams said that he was taken aback by the request and demurred .

威廉姆斯说，他被这个请求吓到了，并且有些犹疑。

Such a heated reaction has taken chinese observers aback .

这样的反应令中国观察人士感到惊讶。