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fright

/fraɪt/

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1 · noun

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

惊吓；恐惧

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The sudden noise gave the child a fright.
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突然的声响吓了孩子一跳。
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