| 释义 |
take fright
phrase
UK
to feel fear or anxiety: 受到惊吓
Our dog took fright at the noise of the fireworks and ran indoors.我们的狗听到爆竹声吓得跑进屋来。
There was the sound of gunfire and the horse took fright and bolted.
Later that year she was badly injured when a cow she was tending took fright and bolted.
Investors took fright and sold shares, wiping millions of pounds off the company's value.
Several markets saw significant markdowns as dealers took fright at the prospect of increased oil prices.
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