You would not be surprised if a stranger tried to shake hands when you were introduced, but you might be a little startled if they bowed, started to stroke you or kissed you on both cheeks.
出自-2013年12月听力原文
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
VERB
惊吓;使吓一跳
If something sudden and unexpected startles you, it surprises and frightens you slightly.
例句
The telephone startled him...电话铃声吓了他一跳。Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you...对不起，我不是故意想吓你一跳的。
英汉词典释义
vt.
惊吓；使吓一跳；使大吃一惊
I yelled in my dream, which startled my roommate out of his sleep.我梦中的喊叫声惊醒了同屋伙伴。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. a sudden involuntary movement;
"he awoke with a start"
Verb
1. to stimulate to action ;
"..startled him awake""galvanized into action"
2. move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm;