shock

• 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。

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

1. Sudden surpriseA2formal

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

   震惊

   • 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.

   同义词amazementastonishmentblowconsternationdazejoltrevelationstartstupefactionsurprise

2. B2formalmedical

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

   休克

   • 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.

   同义词collapse

3. Electric shockB1informal

   A sudden discharge of electricity through the body.

   电击

   • 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.

   同义词electric shockjoltzap

• 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。

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

1. Cause surprise or distressB1formal

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

   使震惊

   • 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.

   同义词appallastounddumbfoundhorrifyjoltoutragestartlestuntraumatize

   反义词calmcomfortreassuresoothe

2. Give an electric shockB2formal

   To administer a sudden discharge of electricity through the body.

   电击

   • 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.

   同义词joltzap