| 单词 | startle reaction |
| 释义 | startle reaction (extremely rare) n WORD FAMILY startle reaction USAGE EXAMPLESI have read that there are two fears that cannot be trained out of us: the startle reaction upon hearing an unexpected noise, and vertigo. Yann Martel, Life of Pi(2001) n a complicated involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus (especially a loud noise); involves flexion of most skeletal muscles and a variety of visceral reactions Syn|Hyper startle response jump, start, startle a sudden involuntary movement |
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