English Dictionary

startled

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈstɑɹt.l̩d/

形容詞

Surprised and slightly frightened.

日本語の意味

驚いて、わずかに恐怖を感じた様子 / 不意に驚かされ、少し怖がった状態

The cat, startled by the sudden noise, leapt off the windowsill.

その猫は突然の物音に驚いて少しおびえ、窓辺から飛び降りた。

意味（1）

Surprised and slightly frightened.

The burnt and bleeding man staggered to his feet, dazed and unbelieving, and asked the startled townspeople who came running whether his fireman and guard were safe. He was kept away from the smouldering crater where his engine had been, and taken to hospital.

more startled （ comparative ）

most startled （ superlative ）