jump scare
noun [ C ] (also jumpscare) uk/ˈdʒʌmp ˌskeər/ us/ˈdʒʌmp ˌsker/
（电影里）突然吓你一跳的画面
something, such as a scene in a film, that shocks and frightens you so that you suddenly move or jump
This film has so many jump scares, the audience are jumping out of their seats every fifteen seconds.
He loves watching jumpscare videos on the internet. 他喜欢在互联网上观看悸动视频。
- More examples
- The series is creepily atmospheric rather than relying on cheap jump scares.
- There is a genuine feeling of tension throughout, and a few jump scares.
- People who work at the spooky attraction get lessons in techniques like the jump scare.
- Here's a list of some of the most original horror movie jumpscares.
- I dare you to watch these jumpscare videos.