sudden noise

collocation in English

meaningsofsuddenandnoise

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sudden
adjective
uk
/ˈsʌd.ən/us
/ˈsʌd.ən/
happening or done quickly and ...
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noise
noun
uk
/nɔɪz/us
/nɔɪz/
a sound or sounds, especially when it is unwanted, unpleasant, ...
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(Definition ofsuddenandnoisefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Some responses depend on low-level processing, so that a fear reaction comes from perceived movement that can be described as something looming over the robot, or by asuddennoise.
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They become easily frightened and may even be shocked bysuddennoise.
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It is thesuddennoisethat often causes the trouble.
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He told me that in a cell close to his he heard thesuddennoiseof a chair dropping to the floor.
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Thesuddennoiseof a low-flying aircraft can be alarming.
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This category contains games characterized by lack of the death of characters, lack ofsuddennoiseor movement, and often lack of traditional conflict.
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It is likely to occur if the infant's head suddenly shifts position, the temperature changes abruptly, or they are startled by asuddennoise.
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The fire,suddennoiseand smoke of fireworks is still a significant part of public celebration and entertainment.
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Asuddennoisestartles her, she falls and dies.
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Since 1991 any risk of hearing damage has been limited by the design of headsets and, although sudden noises may startle the operator, they are unlikely to be harmful.
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Common triggers include flashing lights and sudden noises.
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Most people who suffer from globophobia usually have phonophobia as well, which is a fear of loud, sudden noises.
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However, some of their autistic characteristics still remain, as they have somewhat nasal, robot-like voices, engage in self-injurious habits, and are very sensitive to loud and sudden noises.
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