他大喝一聲，嚇得小偷落荒而逃。
He gave a loud shout, scaring the thief into fleeing in panic.
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Example sentences
他被突然出現的貓嚇了一跳。
他被突然出现的猫吓了一跳。
He was startled by a cat that suddenly appeared.
他被突如其來的消息嚇傻了。
He was stunned by the sudden news.
昨晚的雷把孩子嚇醒了。
Last night's thunder woke the child.
後面的車忽然叭了一聲，嚇了他一跳。
The car behind him suddenly honked, which startled him.
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe being startled or scared. '嚇了一跳' is a set expression meaning 'to be startled'.
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