sit up (and take notice)的用法和樣例：
例句
- We didn't take alarm at the news.
我們聽到這消息並不吃驚。 - He gave a start of astonishment, and stood still.
他吃驚地一愣，站著不動了。 - She set up a shout that might have frightened anyone.
她扯開嗓子大喊了一聲，聲音之大真會把人嚇一跳。 - Aunt Millie will be so proud, and Uncle Hendrick will be horrified.
米莉姨媽會感到很自豪，亨瑞克舅舅一定會嚇一跳。 - The cat is alert to every sound and movement.
那隻貓對任何響動都很警覺。 - She felt uncomfortable and she was wary.
她聽到這話，心裡感到不是滋味，因而警覺起來。
