nonplussed
[nɑnˈplʌst]
adj.
不知所措的,陷于窘境的;
v.
使迷惑( nonplus的过去式和过去分词 );
例句:
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Publishers weren't the only ones who were nonplussed.
来自NEWYORKER
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She expected him to ask for a scotch and was rather nonplussed when he asked her to mix him a martini and lemonade.
她料想他会要一杯苏格兰威士忌,所以当他请她调一杯马提尼酒加柠檬水时,她有点不知所措。
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The speaker was completely nonplussed by the question.
演讲者被这个问题完全难倒了.
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I was completely nonplussed by his sudden appearance.
他突然出现使我大吃一惊.
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Clinton looked nonplussed, but signed it anyway.
来自NEWYORKER
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"I think my talent would be encouraging people," the nonplussed Justice Minister managed.
来自BBC