startling

动词 startle:

1. to stimulate to action
   同义词：startle, galvanize, galvanise
2. move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
   同义词：startle, jump, start

形容词 startling:

1. so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

1. Something, such as a startling or shocking piece of news, that is similar to a crash of thunder in suddenness or violence.
   晴天霹雳似的消息或事件如惊人的消息等在突然性和猛烈性方面与一声响雷相似的东西
2. He describes the scene with startling reality.
   他对那景象的描述逼真得令人惊讶。
3. That is a startling disclosure of police brutality.
   那是一个揭发警察暴行的惊人消息。