sit up (and take notice)

• (口)吃惊； 吓一跳； 警觉

sit up (and take notice)的用法和样例：

例句

1. We didn't take alarm at the news.
   我们听到这消息并不吃惊。
2. He gave a start of astonishment, and stood still.
   他吃惊地一愣，站着不动了。
3. She set up a shout that might have frightened anyone.
   她扯开嗓子大喊了一声，声音之大真会把人吓一跳。
4. Aunt Millie will be so proud, and Uncle Hendrick will be horrified.
   米莉姨妈会感到很自豪，亨瑞克舅舅一定会吓一跳。
5. The cat is alert to every sound and movement.
   那只猫对任何响动都很警觉。
6. She felt uncomfortable and she was wary.
   她听到这话，心里感到不是滋味，因而警觉起来。