rattled

• 形容因突然的冲击、意外或惊吓而感到紧张、不安或心烦意乱的状态。

Describes a state of being nervous, worried, or upset, often due to a sudden shock or surprise.

1. Agitated or confusedB2informal

   Thrown into a state of nervous confusion or upset, often due to surprise or stress.

   慌乱不安

   • He seemed rattled after the unexpected question.
   • The loud noise left her feeling rattled and uneasy.
   • Don't get rattled; just take a deep breath and focus.

   同义词agitatedbothereddiscomposeddisconcertedfazedflusteredperturbedshakenunnervedupset

   反义词calmcollectedcomposedcoolpoisedsereneunperturbedunruffled

• 指发出或使某物发出连续而短促的尖锐响声。

A verb used to indicate the act of making a rapid series of short, sharp sounds, or to cause something to do so.

1. Make a rapid series of short, sharp soundsB1formal

   To produce a quick succession of short, hard sounds, often by shaking or hitting something.

   发出咔嗒声

   • The windows rattled in the strong wind.
   • The old engine rattled loudly when started.
   • The loose chain on the bicycle rattled as he rode.

   同义词bangclackclangclankclatterclickclinkjanglejingletinkle

2. Shake and cause to make a rattling noiseB1formal

   To shake something so that it makes a series of short, sharp sounds.

   使发出嘎嘎声

   • He rattled the box to see what was inside.
   • She rattled the keys in her hand impatiently.
   • The wind rattled the loose shutters on the house.

   同义词clankclatterclinkjangleshake

短语动词变体rattle downrattle offrattle on