吓了一跳 meaning in English
be taken aback; be scared [frightened; startled]: 吓了某人一大跳 give sb. a good scare; 这消息使我吓了一跳。 i was quite taken aback by the news
Examples
- I was positively staggered by the news .
我真给这个消息吓了一跳。 - She started at the sound of my voice .
她听到我的声音，吓了一跳。 - The poor widow was frightened at the amount .
可怜的寡妇一看数目，吓了一跳。 - I was quite taken aback by the news .
这消息使我吓了一跳。 - His oddness frightened her .
他那古怪的样子把她吓了一跳。