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startle
/ˈstɑːrtəl/
American
- v. 使惊吓, 使吃惊
- n. 惊吓, 惊愕
- Definition
- v. to surprise someone suddenly and cause slight shock
- n. a sudden feeling of shock or fright
- Example
- A sudden noise outside made the cat startle and run away.
- 突如其来的响声把猫吓了一跳，它跑开了。