新视野大学英语词汇讲解第277期:startle

2012-12-25 17:40:46　

startle

vt. give a sudden shock or surprise to (a person or an animal); cause to move or jump suddenly (from surprise)
使大吃一惊；使惊跳起来
I was startled to hear his news.
听到他的消息我大吃一惊。
The sudden noise in the bushes startled her horse.
灌木丛中突然发出的怪声使她的马惊跳起来。