| 释义 |
Adjective: startling staa(r)tling- So remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
"Sydney's startling new Opera House"; "startling news"; "startling earthquake shocks"
Verb: startle staa(r)tl- To stimulate to action
"..startled him awake"
- galvanize, galvanise [Brit] - Move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
"She startled when I walked into the room"
- jump, start
See also: startlingly, surprising Type of: ball over, blow out of the water, floor, move, shock, take aback Encyclopedia: Startle |