/spu:k ||; spuk/verb [I,T] (informal 非正式) (usually passive 通常用于被动语态) to frighten a person or an animal; to become frightened 惊吓；受惊: We were spooked by the strange noises and lights. 那奇怪的声音和亮光把我们吓坏了。 The horse spooked at the siren. 警报器一响，马受惊了。