spook

惊吓、使害怕、吓到口语

The sudden noise from the attic spooked the whole family.

阁楼突然传来的声响吓到了全家人。

受惊、惊慌口语

The horses spooked easily and bolted toward the fence.

那些马容易受惊，一下就冲向围篱。

动摇信心、使却步多用于财经

Rising interest rates spooked investors across the region.

利率上升让整个地区的投资人信心动摇。

鬼、幽灵口语

The old hotel is said to be full of spooks.

据说那家老旅馆里到处都是鬼。

间谍、特务口语，多为美式

He spent twenty years as a spook before writing his memoir.

他当了二十年特务才动笔写回忆录。