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突如其来的雷声把他吓了一跳。

The sudden thunder ___startled him.

他突然从后面拍我肩膀，吓了我一跳。

He ___startles me by tapping my shoulder from behind.

那个新闻真是令人震惊。

The news was absolutely ___startling.