🇬🇧🇨🇳 fright - 惊吓 : English Lesson

Meaning of "fright" ("惊吓"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Fright is a sudden rush of feeling really, really scared, usually because something surprised you, like a loud noise or a spooky shadow, even if it turns out there was nothing to be afraid of.

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My baby sister got a fright from her own hiccup and then glared at her tummy like it had betrayed her.

I had a fright when my alarm clock went off, and so did the alarm clock when I threw it across the room.

Grandpa got a fright when the voice assistant suddenly said, “I didn’t catch that,” even though he was just snoring.

I got a fright when the jack‑in‑the‑box popped up, but he got a fright too when I screamed louder than the music.

The phrase “jump scare” is really just a very quick fright that makes your whole body hop like a surprised popcorn kernel.

Late, she walked past a dark shop. A loose sign fell and the sudden noise gave her a fright. The first fright made her freeze; a second fright came when a black cat darted out. In fright she stumbled, then she saw the cat and laughed, the fright melting into a shaky smile.

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This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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