1. It took me by surprise. But I did offer to help you with your career and I don't see why I can't do that, right?
by surprise 突然(冷不防,出其不意地)
Her sudden resignation took us all by surprise.
她突然辞职,我们都为之愕然。
offer to 提议,愿意,试图
He offered to lend me some books.
他表示要借给我几本书。
2. That's where I got stuck.
get stuck 被卡在 ..., 被困住 ...
The zip on my anorak has got stuck.
我的皮猴上的拉链卡住了。