1. Sometimes a sudden shift in color can be used to startle potential predators or threaten intruders. 有时候，色彩的快速变换可以用来惊吓掠食者或威胁入侵者。
2. The researchers found that people given propranolol had a much lower emotional response—measured by a startle reflex—to the images. 研究者发现，服用了心得安的人们对这些图片的情绪反应——通过惊吓反射测量——低了很多。
3. Military researchers are looking to combine an acoustic gunshot detector with a dazzling laser that will startle shooters who take aim at American helos. 军事研究员们正在试图将声学枪响探测器与一条耀眼的激光相结合，以惊吓将美国直升机作为目标的射手。
4. I didn't mean to startle you. 我不是存心要吓唬你。
5. Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. 对不起，我不是存心要吓唬你。
