英语词汇“short sharp shock”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

[Probably after Sir W. S. Gilbert: see quot. 1885.] short sharp shock : a brief but harsh custodial sentence handed down to an (esp. young) offender in an attempt to discourage further offences; (hence) any severe measure taken in order to effect quick results.

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1885 W. S. Gilbert Mikado i. 18 In a pestilential prison.., Awaiting the sensation of a short, sharp shock, From a cheap and chippy chopper on a big black block.]

1959 Penal Pract. Changing Soc. 9 in Parl. Papers 1958–9 (Cmnd. 645) XXV. 1355 It has been found possible to adapt the original conception of the ‘short sharp shock’ to include that of a limited but positive form of training.

1962 Jrnl. Industr. Econ. 10 (Suppl., Supply & Price Natural Gas) 23 The very natural distaste for a ‘short sharp shock’, which may be socially wasteful, too, explains much of the industry's history.

1975 Economist 11 Oct. 79 If Italy can deliver a short, sharp shock to its importers, then why cannot Britain?

1981 G. Priestland At Large (1983) 110 All it needs is better riot equipment, longer prison sentences or some short, sharp shocks.

1989 Independent 22 Dec. 19/2 Slow decline has failed to achieve the desired impact. A short sharp shock is necessary. I propose that we double VAT and raise interest rates to 18 per cent.

1995 Sci. & Public Affairs Winter 39/3 Experiments with ‘short, sharp shock’ detention in Britain in the early 1980s showed no impact on recidivism.

2000 Times 20 Jan. 38/3 The issue of whether or not to smack your child raises more fears and heated discussion among parents than any other. Some see a spontaneous slap as the short, sharp shock treatment; a last resort for unruly offspring.

单词	short sharp shock
释义	> as lemmas short sharp shock [Probably after Sir W. S. Gilbert: see quot. 1885.] short sharp shock : a brief but harsh custodial sentence handed down to an (esp. young) offender in an attempt to discourage further offences; (hence) any severe measure taken in order to effect quick results. ΚΠ 1885 W. S. Gilbert Mikado i. 18 In a pestilential prison.., Awaiting the sensation of a short, sharp shock, From a cheap and chippy chopper on a big black block.] 1959 Penal Pract. Changing Soc. 9 in Parl. Papers 1958–9 (Cmnd. 645) XXV. 1355 It has been found possible to adapt the original conception of the ‘short sharp shock’ to include that of a limited but positive form of training. 1962 Jrnl. Industr. Econ. 10 (Suppl., Supply & Price Natural Gas) 23 The very natural distaste for a ‘short sharp shock’, which may be socially wasteful, too, explains much of the industry's history. 1975 Economist 11 Oct. 79 If Italy can deliver a short, sharp shock to its importers, then why cannot Britain? 1981 G. Priestland At Large (1983) 110 All it needs is better riot equipment, longer prison sentences or some short, sharp shocks. 1989 Independent 22 Dec. 19/2 Slow decline has failed to achieve the desired impact. A short sharp shock is necessary. I propose that we double VAT and raise interest rates to 18 per cent. 1995 Sci. & Public Affairs Winter 39/3 Experiments with ‘short, sharp shock’ detention in Britain in the early 1980s showed no impact on recidivism. 2000 Times 20 Jan. 38/3 The issue of whether or not to smack your child raises more fears and heated discussion among parents than any other. Some see a spontaneous slap as the short, sharp shock treatment; a last resort for unruly offspring. extracted from shortadj.n.adv. < as lemmas
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