plural shocks
plural shocks
Learner's definition of SHOCK
1
a [count] : a sudden usually unpleasant or upsetting feeling caused by something unexpected震惊;惊愕 —
usually singular通常用单数 -
If you haven't been there for a while, prepare yourself for a shock: the place has changed a lot.你要是有段时间没去过那里,就得有大吃一惊的准备:那里变化很大。
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a terrible/nasty shock大为震惊
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You're in for a big/rude shock if you think this job will be easy.如果你认为这份工作容易,那你很快就会大为震惊的。
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often + of — see also culture shock, sticker shock b [count] : something unexpected that causes a sudden usually unpleasant or upsetting feeling令人震惊的事 —
usually singular通常用单数 -
Seeing his parents at the rock concert was a shock.看到父母也来参加摇滚音乐会,他大吃一惊。
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Her death came as a shock to the family.她的死对家人来说是个巨大的打击。
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It came as quite a shock.这事来得太突然了。
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It is something of a shock to learn/discover that she is guilty.得知/发现她有罪令人震惊。
c [noncount] : a state in which you are experiencing a sudden usually unpleasant or upsetting feeling because of something unexpected惊愕,震惊(状态) d [count] : a sudden bad change in something(坏的)突变 -
Unfortunately, it's the poor who are most vulnerable to this kind of economic shock.不幸的是,面对这种经济突变,穷人的承受力最低。
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oil/energy price shocks石油/能源价格震荡
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[noncount] medical : a serious condition in which the body is not able to get enough blood to all the parts of the body休克 ◊ Shock is caused by a severe injury, a large loss of blood, etc.休克是由严重受伤、大量失血等因素引起的。
— see also shell shock, toxic shock syndrome 3
[count] : the effect of a strong charge of electricity passing through the body of a person or animal电击;触电 —
usually singular通常用单数 -
When the wires touched, I got a shock.电线搭在一起时我被电击了。
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an electric shock电击
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I walked across the carpet and then got a shock when I touched the metal doorknob.我走过地毯去摸金属门把手时触电了。
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: a violent shake剧烈震动 [count]
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often + of [noncount]
a shock to the/your system
: something that has a sudden and usually unpleasant effect on you突然的冲击;突然的不适应 -
The cold weather was a shock to my system after being in the tropics.在热带待惯了,我对寒冷天气感到很不适。
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For freshmen, college life can be a real shock to the system.对新生来说,大学生活可能会是一种真正的考验。
2 shock /ˈʃɑːk/ verb
shocks; shocked; shocking
shocks; shocked; shocking
Learner's definition of SHOCK
1
[+ object] : to surprise and usually upset (someone)使(某人)震惊 —
often used as (be) shocked常用作(be) shocked —
often + at or by -
I am shocked at/by how easy it was to do.知道做起来这么容易我很吃惊。
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Everyone was deeply shocked at/by her behavior.她的行为让大家都为之愕然。
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We were shocked by the news of her death.她死亡的消息令我们震惊。
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often + into -
We were shocked into silence by what we saw. [=we were so surprised and upset by what we saw that we could not say anything]我们被所见情景震惊得哑口无言。
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The news was so upsetting that people were finally shocked into (taking) action.这消息太令人难过了,震惊之余人们开始采取行动。
2
: to cause (someone) to feel horror or disgust使恐惧(或厌恶) [+ object]
[no object]
3 shock /ˈʃɑːk/ adjective
3 shock
/ˈʃɑːk/
adjective
Learner's definition of SHOCK
always used before a noun
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used to describe something that surprises and usually upsets people令人惊愕的;令人不安的 -
Bikinis have lost their shock effect. [=bikinis no longer shock people]身穿比基尼如今已不再令人吃惊。
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It was a shock [=very surprising] defeat/victory for the team.对这支队来说这是令人震惊的落败/胜利。
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He dresses as a woman for shock value. [=in order to shock people]他男扮女装是为了取得轰动效果。
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I don't think there's anything wrong with using shock tactics [=actions, images, stories, etc., that surprise and upset people] to discourage people from driving while drunk.我觉得用震慑措施劝阻人们酒后驾车没什么不对。
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shock radio/TV [=radio/television programs that are meant to shock and usually offend people]惊世骇俗的广播/电视
shock horror
British, informal
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used to say that you are surprised by something unpleasant or upsetting when you really are not太令人意外,简直不可思议(用于表达并非真的震惊) 4 shock /ˈʃɑːk/ noun
plural shocks
plural shocks
Learner's definition of SHOCK
[count]
: a thick and full mass of hair浓密的一团(乱发) —
usually singular通常用单数