Startle
EN→ZH
What Does Startle Mean?
- 惊吓
- 惊动
- 吓一跳
Startle Pronunciation
ˈstɑːr.təl
Startle Definition
verb
Definition
To cause (someone) to feel sudden shock or fear.
In ZH
使（某人）感到突然的震惊或恐惧。
How to Use Startle in a Sentence
- When the cat jumped onto the table, it startled the dog so much that it nearly knocked over a vase!
- I was so engrossed in my new video game that when my phone rang, I literally jumped out of my chair—what a startle!
- After reading the headline about how people were buying $10,000 bananas, I was startled to think about how our grocery bills might skyrocket!
Cultural Notes
In English-speaking cultures, being startled is often associated with a funny or light-hearted reaction, especially when it happens unexpectedly.
noun
Definition
A sudden shock or fear that causes a reaction.
In ZH
一种突然的震惊或恐惧，导致一种反应。
How to Use Startle in a Sentence
- The sudden startle from the fireworks made my grandma drop her knitting!
- I experienced a startle when I found out that my favorite band was coming to town—roll out the red carpet!
- The startle of the loud car horn made me spill my coffee all over my shirt, creating a fashionable new trend!
Cultural Notes
Startling events, like jumpscares in movies, are often used for comedic relief or to heighten suspense.