lunged out

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(Original form: lunge out)

猛然伸出 / 突然撲出

To suddenly move or thrust forward/outward, often to grab or attack (phrasal verb, past tense)

Example sentences:

-The dog lunged out of the car window and barked loudly at the stranger.

-She lunged out her hand to catch the falling glass before it hit the floor.

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