(TTS發音) 1. make a sudden movement due to surprise，alarm，pain，etc. 驚跳起來
A hare started up at his feet and raced off. 有只兔子突然從他腳邊一蹦就跑掉了。
He started up from his seat. 他一驚，從椅子上跳起身來。
2. begin to function開始運轉At six o'clock the moter started up. 6點鐘馬達開動起來。
The factory will start up tomorrow. 工廠明天開工。
3. come into existence suddenly or unexpectedly突然出現
Many difficulties have started up. 一下子冒出了許多困難。
He seemed to have started up from nowhere. 他似乎是忽然從天而降。
4. begin a career，business，working life，etc. 開始從事
The merchant from New York was thinking of starting up in the fruit and vegetable trade. 這個紐約商人正在考慮經營蔬菜水果業。
He's thinking of starting up as a private consultant. 他在考慮當一名私人顧問。
