" Ah, " said Harry, brought up short.

“啊，”哈利一下子愣住了。

Even those who pride themselves on knowing their history will find themselves repeatedly brought up short by his insights, contrasts and comparisons.

就算那些以自己的历史知识为傲的读者也会一再地为作者的广博见识、鲜明比照和比喻手法而受益匪浅。

Harry had not lost hope of finding and saving Hagrid; he ran so fast that they were halfway toward the forest before they were brought up short again.

哈利还没有放弃发现和拯救海格的希望，他跑得那样快，以至他们刚到达后很快就已经跑在通向林子的路上了。