Definition
To cause someone to feel surprised or startled.
使某人大吃一惊
The news of the promotion took her completely by surprise.
升职的消息让她完全感到意外。
His sudden appearance in my office took me by surprise.
他突然出现在我的办公室，让我大吃一惊。
The sudden downpour took everyone outdoors by surprise.
突如其来的大雨让所有在户外的人都感到惊讶。