Rattled
Significado: Shaken up, disturbed, or unsettled by something unexpected or frightening.
'Rattled' describes being psychologically shaken — your confidence or composure has been disrupted. It's often used after unexpected bad news, near-accidents, confrontations, or anything that shakes your sense of security. Unlike 'scared,' being rattled implies the aftermath — the lingering unease after the event.
Ejemplos
- The earthquake really rattled everyone in the building. 那场地震把楼里的每个人都吓到了。El terremoto dejó a todos en el edificio realmente conmocionados.あの地震で建物にいた全員が本当に動揺した。그 지진에 건물 안에 있던 모든 사람이 정말 동요했어.
- I was rattled after that near-miss on the highway. 高速上差点出车祸,我心有余悸。Me quedé bastante alterado después de ese casi-accidente en la autopista.高速道路であわや事故というところで、かなり動揺した。고속도로에서 아슬아슬하게 사고를 면한 후 꽤 흔들렸어.
- The accusation left him visibly rattled during the interview. 那个指控让他在采访中明显心慌意乱。La acusación le dejó visiblemente desestabilizado durante la entrevista.その告発でインタビュー中、彼は明らかに動揺していた。그 고발로 인터뷰 중에 그는 눈에 띄게 동요했어.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: shock, aftermath, sports, confrontation
Tono: shaken, unsettled
✓ Correcto
- That really rattled me.那件事真的把我吓到了。Eso me dejó bastante tocado.That really rattled me.(あれには本当に動揺した。)그거 진짜 동요됐어.
- He looked rattled.他看起来心神不宁的。Se le veía alterado.He looked rattled.(彼は動揺しているように見えた。)그 사람 흔들려 보였어.
✗ Incorrecto
- Common in sports commentary — 'the opposing team's defense has the quarterback rattled'在体育解说中很常见——'对方的防守让四分卫慌了神'Muy común en comentarios deportivos — 'la defensa del equipo rival tiene al quarterback desestabilizado'スポーツの実況でよく使われる——「相手チームのディフェンスにクォーターバックが動揺させられている」など스포츠 중계에서 흔히 쓰인다 — '상대팀 수비가 쿼터백을 동요시켰다'
Origen e historia
From the physical meaning of rattling — shaking something and causing it to make noise. The metaphorical use for emotional disturbance has been common in American English since at least the 19th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: 19th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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