予想外のニュースに、彼は茫然と立ち尽くした。
He stood there dumbfounded at the unexpected news.
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He just stood there transfixed before the ruins of the fire.
その光景に彼は竦然として立ち尽くした。
He stood there, terrified by the spectacle.
敗れた選手は孤影悄然と立ち尽くしていた。
The defeated player stood there, looking lonely and dejected.
突然の悲報に接し、彼は魂飛魄散するほどに驚き、立ち尽くした。
Upon hearing the sudden tragic news, he was so terrified and shocked that he stood frozen.
彼は自分の失態を深く恥じ、銷鑠縮慄としてその場に立ち尽くした。
He was deeply ashamed of his blunder and stood there, feeling small and shrinking in fear.
突然の解雇通告に、彼は心慌意乱して立ち尽くした。
He was completely flustered and stood there in a daze after the sudden notice of dismissal.
Usage Notes
Describes standing still for a long time due to shock, amazement, or helplessness.
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