startles
v．使惊吓，使吃惊：突然地或意外地使某人感到惊讶或害怕。
例句
"I got up slowly," he explained, "because if I make a quick move it startles them."
“我起身很慢。”他解释说，“因为如果我动作快，他们就会受到惊吓。”
This unexpected display of color startles or confuses the predator and provides the would-be prey with an opportunity to escape.
这种意想不到的颜色表现会吓到捕食者或使其迷惑，并为潜在的猎物提供逃跑的机会。
His movement startles her and she jumps.
他的动作吓了她一跳。
