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startle

英/stˈɑːtəl/
美/ˈstɑɹtəɫ/
01n.

惊愕, 惊恐

a sudden involuntary movement

02v.

吃惊, 使惊愕

to stimulate to action; move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

03v.

惊起

to stimulate to action; move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm