startle

ˈstɑrtəl
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Translation of startle into Russian,

Verb

1.

emotion

tr.
cause to feel sudden shock or alarm
tr.
  • The loud noise did startle the sleeping dog..Громкий шум испугал спящую собаку
2.

action

tr.
stimulate someone to take action
tr.
  • The news startled him into making a decision.Новость побудила его принять решение.
3.

reaction

intr.
move suddenly due to surprise or alarm
intr.
  • She startles easily at loud sounds.Она легко вздрагивает от громких звуков.

Noun

emotion

sudden motion from unexpected alarm or surprise
  • The loud noise gave him a startle.Громкий шум вызвал у него вздрагивание.
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Expressions with startle: examples in English and translations in Russian

реакция испуга
The cat had a startle reaction to the loud noise.
реакция испуга
физическая реакция
Her startle reflex caused her to jump at the sudden movement.
реакция испуга
The loud noise triggered his startle response.

Synonyms and analogies of startle in English

Examples of startle in a sentence

  • He tried not to startle the baby while entering.
  • The alarm startled her awake.
  • His sudden shout startled the audience.
  • The sudden clap startled the baby.
  • I startled awake when the alarm rang.
  • She felt a startle when the cat jumped out.

Translations of "startle" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
напугатьv. - napugat'

He tiptoed into the room, trying not to startle anyone.

Он вошёл в комнату на цыпочках, стараясь никого не напугать.

испугатьv. - ispugat'

In the old movie, the hero cracked the buggy whip to startle his enemies.

В старом фильме герой щёлкал кнутом для экипажа, чтобы испугать своих врагов.

пугатьv. - pugat'

She didn't mean to startle him when she arrived so unexpectedly.

Она не хотела его пугать, когда появилась так неожиданно.

поразитьv. - porazit'

This helps to startle the potential predator and gives the jellyfish a chance to escape.

Это помогает поразить потенциального хищника и дает медузе шанс убежать.

спугнутьv. - spugnut'

Birdwatchers often cover ground quietly to not startle the wildlife.

Наблюдатели за птицами часто продвигаются тихо, чтобы не спугнуть дикую природу.

Noun
испугnm. - ispug

I noticed her startle reaction when the dog barked loudly.

Я заметил её реакцию испуга, когда собака громко залаяла.

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startle: Examples and translations in context

During the reenactment, they fired a real cannonball to startle the audience.

Во время реконструкции они выстрелили настоящим ядром, чтобы напугать публику.

Hiding in the bushes, the prankster intended to startle his unsuspecting friends.

Спрятавшись в кустах, шутник намеревался напугать своих ничего не подозревающих друзей.

As a prank, they planned to whack the door to startle their friend.

В шутку они планировали стукнуть в дверь, чтобы напугать друга.

Sorry to startle you, but you left this pacifier in the bakery.

Простите, что напугала вас, но вы оставили соску в булочной.

The horror film relied heavily on a sudden sound effect to startle viewers.

Фильм ужасов сильно полагался на внезапный звуковой эффект, чтобы напугать зрителей.

As a prankster, she loved hiding behind doors to startle her unsuspecting friends.

Будучи шутницей, она обожала прятаться за дверями, чтобы напугать ничего не подозревающих друзей.

He will approach her cautiously, hoping not to startle her.

Он осторожно подойдёт к ней, стараясь не напугать.

He opened the stable door with care, trying not to startle the horses inside.

Он осторожно открыл дверь конюшни, стараясь не напугать лошадей.

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startle responsestartle reflexstartle reaction
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