一跃而起 (yī yuè ér qǐ) — to spring to one's feet; to jump up suddenly (from sitting or lying down)
Definition
A vivid, set phrase meaning to spring or leap up suddenly from a sitting or lying position — often a reaction of excitement, alarm, or urgency.
verb
to spring to one's feetto jump up suddenly (from sitting or lying down)
Examples
- 一跃而起，：“！”Tā yī yuè ér qǐ, xīng fèn dì hǎn dào: "wǒ men yíng le!"He sprang to his feet and shouted excitedly, 'We won!'
- ，一跃而起，。Tīng dào jǐng bào, shì bīng men yī yuè ér qǐ, zhǔn bèi chū fā.Hearing the alarm, the soldiers jumped to their feet and prepared to set out.
- 一跃而起，。Tā cóng shā fā shàng yī yuè ér qǐ, chōng xiàng mén kǒu.She sprang up from the sofa and rushed to the door.
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