were shocked by
definitions
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past tense of being shocked for plural subjects; felt surprise and disturbance at somethingko: 놀라고 당황한 상태였음(과거형, 복수주어)
examples
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They were shocked by the sudden change in policy.
그들은 정책의 갑작스러운 변화에 놀라고 당황했다.