"startles" in Chinese (Simplified)
使吃惊
Definition
让某人因为突然发生的事情感到吃惊或受到惊吓。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Startles” 更正式,强调突然的惊吓,而不是持续的恐惧。常用于动物或人,表达因为突发事件导致的短暂反应。不要和“scares”(害怕)混淆,后者可能表示更持续的情绪。
Examples
The loud noise startles the baby.
巨大的噪音**使吃惊**了宝宝。
She often startles when someone touches her shoulder.
有人碰她的肩膀时,她经常会**吃惊**。
The sudden movement startles the cat.
突然的动作**使吃惊**了猫。
He always startles easily, even at small sounds.
他总是很容易**吃惊**,哪怕很小的声音。
Your ringtone really startles me every time!
你的铃声每次都**让我吃惊**!
If someone suddenly knocks on the door, it always startles her.
如果有人突然敲门,她总是会**吃惊**。