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electrical shock

/ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl ʃɒk/

الترجمة: تحفيز مفاجئ ومؤلم للجسم ينتج عن مرور تيار كهربائي فيه، ويحدث عادة نتيجة التلامس مع مصدر كهربائي تحت الجهد.

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/ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl ʃɒk/B2formaltechnical
  • arتحفيز مفاجئ ومؤلم للجسم ينتج عن مرور تيار كهربائي فيه، ويحدث عادة نتيجة التلامس مع مصدر كهربائي تحت الجهد.

A sudden and often painful stimulation of the body caused by the passage of an electric current through it, typically resulting from contact with a live electrical source.

  1. Injury from electric currentB2formal

    A sudden and painful physiological reaction caused by the passage of an electric current through the body.

    arالصعق الكهربائي

    • He received a severe electrical shock while repairing the wiring.
    • An electrical shock can cause burns, muscle contractions, or cardiac arrest.
    • Safety training teaches workers how to avoid electrical shocks.
  2. Sudden jolt from static or faulty equipmentB1informal

    A brief, often mild, discharge of electricity that causes a sudden jolt or tingle.

    arصدمة كهربائية

    • I got a small electrical shock when I touched the metal doorknob.
    • Static electricity from the carpet gave her a tiny electrical shock.
    • The faulty appliance gave him an electrical shock when he plugged it in.