用作及物动词
▲S+～+n./pron.
Her sudden stop startled us.她突然停了下来，这使我们吃了一惊。
The least noise would startle the child.最小的响声也会使孩子受惊。
He answered all the questions with a readiness that startled everyone present.他敏捷地回答了所有问题，使在座的每个人为之震惊。
◇ 用于be ～ed结构
A crowd of 2000 was startled near the end of the concert.2000名观众在音乐会将近结束时大吃一惊。
He was startled at a loud noise.他被一声巨响吓了一跳。
We were startled by the news.我们听到这消息大吃一惊。

startle, surprise, wonder
参见surprise条。