startle
/ˈstɑːtəl/ · /ˈstɑːrtəl/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #5262 in the learning path
使吓一跳
Definitions
v. To suddenly surprise or frighten someone
使吓一跳
Example
The sudden knock startled me while I was cooking.
我做饭时，突然的敲门声吓了我一跳。
Loud construction noises can startle nearby wildlife and disrupt their feeding patterns during the breeding season.
繁殖季节，巨大的施工噪声会惊吓附近的野生动物，扰乱它们的觅食规律。
Collocations
- startle someone
- be startled by
- startle easily
Word family
- startled (adj.)
- startling (adj.)
- startlingly (adv.)
Synonyms
- frighten
- surprise
Usage tip
强调突然受惊，不等于长期感到害怕。
FAQ
- What does startle mean?
- To suddenly surprise or frighten someone
- How is startle pronounced?
- UK /ˈstɑːtəl/, US /ˈstɑːrtəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
