startle
UK/'stɑ:tl/US
IELTSTOEFLGREB2
Definitions
v.
To cause someone to feel sudden shock or surprise; to be suddenly frightened or surprised.
使吃惊；使受惊；突然受惊
n.
A sudden shock or fright caused by something unexpected.
惊吓；突然受惊
Root Breakdown
Native Englishstartother
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lesuffix
=startle
Common Collocations
- 1.startle reflex惊跳反射
- 2.easily startled容易受惊的
- 3.[startle someone awake]把某人惊醒
- 4.startle response惊吓反应
Example Sentences
- 1.
The sudden loud noise startled everyone in the quiet library.
- 2.
She was startled to find a stranger standing at her door late at night.
- 3.
Don't startle the deer — move slowly and stay downwind.