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startle

使惊吓 / 吓一跳 (v.)

指突然的动作或声音让人(或动物)「受惊、吓一跳」,比 `scare` 更侧重于那一瞬间的猝不及防。

Ser Criston, please escort the Princess to safety.
Take care not to startle Syrax, my lords.
She's rather protective of me.