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spook

/ˈspuːk/ American
  • n. 幽灵, 鬼
  • v. 惊吓, 吓唬
Definition
  • n. a ghost or spirit
  • v. to frighten or startle someone suddenly
Example
The strange noise in the attic began to spook the children.
阁楼里传来的怪声开始把孩子们吓得心里发毛。