startle
v. /ˈstɑːrtl/ B2
使惊吓；使吃惊
To surprise someone suddenly, usually making them feel slight fear.
仙境例句
The sound of little feet startled Alice, and she quickly dried her eyes.
一阵轻轻的脚步声把爱丽丝吓了一跳，她赶紧擦干了眼泪。
原著这一句
She had quite forgotten the Duchess by this time, and was a little startled when she heard her voice close to her ear.
此时她已经把公爵夫人忘得一干二净，听到她的声音贴近耳边响起时，不禁吓了一跳。
卡罗尔原著 · 第 9 章