shock

A noun referring to a sudden, intense, and often unpleasant surprise, disturbance, or physical impact.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее внезапное, сильное и часто неприятное удивление, потрясение или физическое воздействие.esSustantivo que designa una impresión repentina, fuerte y a menudo desagradable, ya sea de tipo psicológico (sorpresa, conmoción) o físico (golpe, impacto).frNom désignant une surprise soudaine, intense et souvent désagréable, un bouleversement ou un impact physique.deSubstantiv, das eine plötzliche, starke und oft unangenehme Überraschung, Erschütterung oder einen heftigen körperlichen bzw. seelischen Stoß bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa uma surpresa repentina, forte e frequentemente desagradável, um abalo emocional ou um impacto físico.zh名词，指突然、强烈且常令人不快的惊讶或震惊，也可指物理上的冲击、电击或震荡。arاسم يدل على مفاجأة قوية ومباغتة، أو انفعال شديد ناتج عن حدث مؤلم أو غير متوقع، كما يدل على صدمة جسدية أو نفسية أو رجة عنيفة.

1. Sudden surprise A2 formal

   A sudden and unexpected event that causes strong feelings of surprise or distress.

   • The news of his resignation came as a shock to everyone.
   • She felt a shock when she saw the accident.
   • The sudden loud noise gave him a shock.

   ruШокesConmoción súbita o sorpresa impactantefrChoc (surprise soudaine)deSchockptChoquezh震惊arصدمة

   Synonyms: amazementastonishmentblowconsternationdazejoltrevelationstartstupefactionsurprise

2. Medical condition B2 formal medical

   A serious medical condition where the body's organs do not get enough blood flow, often caused by injury or illness.

   • The paramedics treated him for shock after the accident.
   • She went into shock from the severe blood loss.
   • Symptoms of shock include pale skin and rapid breathing.

   ruШокesShock médicofrChoc (état de choc)deSchockptChoquezh休克arصدمة

   Synonyms: collapse

3. Electric shock B1 informal

   A sudden discharge of electricity through the body.

   • He got a shock when he touched the exposed wire.
   • The electric shock knocked him off his feet.
   • Always be careful to avoid electric shocks when handling appliances.

   ruУдар токомesDescarga eléctricafrDécharge électriquedeStromschlagptChoque elétricozh电击arصعقة كهربائية

   Synonyms: electric shockjoltzap

• shocks plural form
• shocks' possessive plural form
• shock's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel surprised, upset, or disturbed by an unexpected event or piece of news.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего у кого-либо чувство удивления, расстройства или потрясения из-за неожиданного события или новости.esVerbo que se usa para describir la acción de causar en alguien una sensación de sorpresa, perturbación o conmoción debido a un evento o noticia inesperada.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un un sentiment de surprise, de bouleversement ou de choc émotionnel à la suite d'un événement ou d'une nouvelle inattendue.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand durch ein unerwartetes Ereignis oder eine plötzliche Nachricht überrascht, erschüttert oder bestürzt wird.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de causar em alguém uma sensação de surpresa, perturbação ou choque devido a um evento ou notícia inesperada.zh动词，表示使某人感到震惊、惊讶、不安或受到强烈冲击，通常由意外事件或消息引起。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إحداث صدمة أو اضطراب شديد في مشاعر شخص ما بسبب حدث أو خبر غير متوقع، أو إدهاشه وإرباكه.

1. Cause surprise or distress B1 formal

   To cause someone to feel surprised, upset, or horrified by something unexpected.

   • The news of the accident shocked everyone.
   • Her sudden resignation shocked the entire company.
   • It shocked me to see how much the city had changed.

   ruШокироватьesConmocionar, horrorizarfrchoquerdeSchockierenptChocarzh使震惊arيُصدم

   Synonyms: appallastounddumbfoundhorrifyjoltoutragestartlestuntraumatize

   Antonyms: calmcomfortreassuresoothe

2. Give an electric shock B2 formal

   To administer a sudden discharge of electricity through the body.

   • He accidentally shocked himself while fixing the wiring.
   • The faulty appliance shocked the user when touched.
   • Do not touch the exposed wires; they can shock you.

   ruУдарить токомesDar una descarga eléctricafrDonner une décharge électriquedeeinen Stromschlag versetzenptDar choque elétricozh电击arصعق بالكهرباء

   Synonyms: joltzap

• shocked past participle
• shocked past simple
• shocking present participle
• shocks third person singular