单词 | shock of the new |
释义 | > as lemmasshock of the new P2. shock of the new: (usually with the) a state of surprise, discomfort, or exhilaration arising in response to something provocative, exciting, or disturbing in its novelty.Originally and chiefly with reference to art. ΚΠ 1972 I. Dunlop (title) The shock of the new: seven historic exhibitions of modern art. 2002 Independent 14 Feb. 11/2 That provocative search for the shock of the new led to today's most edgily creative architects. 2019 Newstex Blogs (Nexis) 11 Dec. Rival Dealer is not a record designed to turn the world on its head, or provide the shock of the new. < as lemmas |
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