shock1 nounshock2 verbshock3 adjective
shockshock1 /ʃɒk $ ʃɑːk/ ●●● S2 W2 noun 
WORD ORIGINshock1
Origin:
1-5, 7-8 French choc, from choquer ‘to strike against’6 1800-1900 Perhaps from shock ‘bunch of cut wheat, corn, etc.’ (14-20 centuries), or from shock ‘dog with long rough hair’ (17-19 centuries)EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- "The bill came to £500." "That must have been a shock."
- Fellow students expressed shock and dismay over the racist incidents.
- Gary got a shock when his ex-girlfriend turned up on his doorstep.
- Going on holiday with Ian had been a rude shock -- he'd been argumentative, mean and not at all what she'd expected.
- He realised with a faint shock that it was Lulu, much older but still beautiful.
- If the FBI thought they could outwit him, they were in for a shock.
- It gave me a shock to realize that I had almost died.
- It gave me a shock when I realized how close I had come to being killed.
- It was a big shock when Connie said she was leaving her husband.
- Several passengers were taken to the hospital to be treated for shock.
- The shock of the explosion could be felt miles away.
- We got a terrible shock when the police rang to say that they had arrested our daughter.
- We listened to the announcer with shock and disbelief -- another bomb had exploded in the city.
- It was a big shock to me how men in the mills got physically used up.
- It was impossible for any society to absorb without hardship a shock like that of the massive loss of trade to Gdynia.
- Peterborough weathered the storm and could have taken a shock lead after 31 minutes.
- She realised that the pain and shock of that loss had never truly healed.
- The teacher was then taken into another room and shown an apparatus which could deliver electric shocks to the learner.
- Their children, however, were born into such a state of culture shock that they were afraid to budge.
- Within several months of landing, the daily shock of frigid cold and oven heat will crack the brain chips into uselessness.
Longman Language Activatorthe feeling of being shocked
the unpleasant feeling of surprise that you have when something bad happens, especially when you do not expect it: · Fellow students expressed shock and dismay over the racist incidents. with shock: · We listened to the announcer with shock and disbelief -- another bomb had exploded in the city.
a very strong feeling of surprise and disbelief that you have when something very unpleasant or frightening happens: · It's hard for me even now to relate my feelings of horror and incredulity about what happened.in horror: · She screamed again and stared in horror at what lay in the doorway.with horror: · He was trembling with horror and disbelief.to my/your/his etc horror: · To my horror, I saw James' car draw up outside the gate.
something that shocks you something very bad or unpleasant that happens to you and that you did not expect: · "The bill came to almost £500." "That must have been a shock."get a shock: · Gary got a shock when his ex-girlfriend turned up on his doorstep.give somebody a shock: · It gave me a shock to realize that I had almost died.with a shock: · He realised with a faint shock that it was Lulu, much older but still beautiful.be in for a shock (=used to say someone will be shocked when they discover something): · If the FBI thought they could outwit him, they were in for a shock.a rude shock British (=a big and very unpleasant shock): · Going on holiday with Ian had been a rude shock -- he'd been argumentative, mean and not at all what she'd expected.
an unpleasant event or piece of news that makes you shocked, upset, and disappointed: · Not being allowed to return to her own country was a blow from which she never really recovered.blow to: · The Colorado river was closed, a bitter blow to rafters and kayakers who may have to wait seven years for a river use permit. deal somebody a blow: · His championship hopes were dealt a savage blow last night when he received a hamstring injury.
a piece of news which is extremely shocking and bad: drop a bombshell (=tell people something very shocking or surprising): · Then Vanessa dropped the bombshell that she was leaving - and leaving that night.come as a bombshell: · For the board of directors, the news of the crash came as a bombshell.
a sudden shock that happens when you find out the unpleasant truth about a situation: · Moving to the city was a rude awakening for an innocent country girl like Eli.be in for a rude awakening (=used to say that someone will be unpleasantly shocked when they discover something): · I was expecting the oral exam to be easy, but I was in for a rude awakening.
surprised and upset because something bad has happened · I was shocked when I saw the size of the telephone bill.· Everyone seemed really shocked when I told them I'd started smoking.shocked (that) · I'm shocked that you've let things get this far.shocked at · I was shocked at the change in his appearance.· Gabby was shocked by how unpleasant they were to their mother.be shocked to hear/learn/find something etc · We were shocked to hear about Brian's heart attack - he's so young.· When I returned, I was shocked to discover that Rod had lost his job.deeply shocked (=very shocked) · We were deeply shocked to hear of the baby's death.
extremely shocked by something very unpleasant or frightening that has happened: · Horrified passengers saw the man fall under the train.· There was a horrified look on his face.horrified by: · The Prime Minister issued a statement saying he was "shocked and horrified" by the massacre.
very shocked by something that is very bad or unpleasant: appalled by: · I knew everyone in the room was appalled by my behaviour, but I didn't care.· Appalled at the state of the kitchen, she set about scrubbing away the layers of grime and grease.appalled that: · We're absolutely appalled that the newspapers can freely make allegations about this company.appalled to hear/see/find out etc: · I was appalled to learn that a serial killer was running a drugs operation in a high-security prison.
so shocked and upset by something terrible that has happened that you cannot continue with your life: · Without warning, my husband moved out, leaving me so shattered I couldn't continue.devastated/shattered by: · I went back to my motel, devastated by the news of her death.
also traumatised British if someone is traumatized by a bad event or experience, it badly affects the way they behave or react to things for a long time afterwards: · The attack on her in August 1990 had left her traumatized and unable to leave the house.· a frightened, traumatized childtraumatized by: · Some students were traumatized by the anatomy classes, while others were unaffected.
to feel very shocked by something, so that you cannot do things properly or talk about things clearly for a long time afterwards: · Two days after the earthquake, many people were still in a state of shock.· He arrived at my house in a state of shock, unable to tell me clearly what had happened.
shocked and feeling weak and nervous, because something very unpleasant or frightening has happened: · He was pulled from the wreckage of the car, alive but very shaken.· The fire in the hotel was not very serious but everyone was shaken up by it.shaken/shaken up by: · She was visibly shaken by the severity of her sentence, and left the court in tears.badly shaken: · She was badly shaken by the attack and found it difficult to describe her ordeal to the police.
written very shocked by something that you have just been told or have found out about: · "Ten thousand pounds!'' she said, aghast.· Some of the Republican policies have left feminists dismayed and aghast.aghast at: · Mr Sullivan seemed aghast at the prospect of losing his only daughter to this arrogant young man.
to make someone feel shocked to make someone feel very surprised and upset: · What really shocked me was that no-one seemed to care about all the beggars.it shocks somebody to see/realize/hear etc: · It shocked us to see how ill she looked.shock somebody into doing something: · I just felt I had to shock her into taking some action.shock somebody into something: · My father was shocked into silence.
if something unpleasant comes as a shock , it makes you feel surprised and upset because you were not expecting it at all: · I know this will come as a shock to you Ray, but try to understand how I feel.· The revelations of child abuse at the home have come as a profound shock to parents and social workers.
if something stuns you, especially a piece of news, it makes you feel so surprised and upset that you cannot speak or do anything immediately afterwards: · Sasha was too stunned by what had happened to say a word.· His words stunned her, and she stared at him in disbelief.
American informal if something unexpected knocks someone for a loop , it shocks or upsets them: · Joanna's resignation really threw me for a loop.· His next question totally knocked me for a loop. He said, "So what makes you think you're good enough to get into law school?"
if an unpleasant experience shakes someone up , they are shocked and upset by it: · Did that lightning shake you up, honey?· Katherine was one of the fairest people you could ever hope to meet, so her criticism really shook me up.
if a piece of news rocks a large group of people or an organization, it shocks them - used especially in news reports: · The scandal has rocked the banking world.· The law firm was rocked by accusations of bribery and dishonesty.
something that happens which surprises you something that you did not expect, especially something nice: it is a surprise: · It was a real surprise when Tony walked in. We thought he was still in America.· We've got Katie a bike for her birthday, but don't tell her - it's a surprise.a complete surprise (=one that you did not expect at all): · Anita didn't expect to get the job - it came as a complete surprise.as a surprise: · Apparently her husband bought her the car as an anniversary surprise.what a surprise! spoken: · Flowers? For me! What a lovely surprise!
something bad or unpleasant that happens to you that you did not expect: · "The bill came to £500." "That must have been a shock."get a shock: · We got a terrible shock when the police rang to say that they had arrested our daughter.give somebody a shock: · It gave me a shock when I realized how close I had come to being killed.
happening unexpectedly so that people are surprised: · Josh's friends gave him a surprise party to celebrate his 21st birthday.· The US were concerned about the possibility of a surprise attack by air or by sea.· Later, there was a surprise appearance by Schwazenneger himself.
unpleasantly surprising because the result is different from what you expected: · Liverpool suffered a shock defeat at Halifax last night, beaten by five goals to nil.· The chairman made a shock announcement that 500 employees would lose their jobs.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meanings 1 & 2adjectives
When I heard the news, I was shaken to the core. He gave us quite a shock. It gave me a nasty shock. I just sat there, numb with fear. The child’s murder sent shock waves through the neighborhood. She was visibly shaken by the news.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· It was a great shock to find out he had been lying.
· Her death was a terrible shock to everyone.
· No one expected the factory to close – it was a complete shock.
especially British English (=one that is very unpleasant and upsetting)· Come and sit down. You’ve had a nasty shock.
formal (=one that is unexpected and unpleasant but not serious)· Shopping for food in Miyako brought a rude shock. The prices were breathtaking.
verbs· I got a shock when I saw how thin he had become.
· Oh, you gave me quite a shock.
· He hasn’t got over the shock of losing his job yet.
informal (=be very surprised)· I nearly died of shock when I saw Helen at the door.
phrases (=be very unexpected)· The collapse of the company came as a shock to us all.
British English especially spoken (=be a shock, but not very serious or unpleasant)· I wasn’t expecting to win, so it was a bit of a shock.
(=be strange because you are not used to something)· Having to work full-time again was quite a shock to the system.
(=be likely to have a shock)· Anyone who thinks that bringing up children is easy is in for a shock.
(also be in deep shock) (=be very shocked and upset)· Eva left the room in a state of shock.
(=get a very big shock)· He got the shock of his life when he found out who I was.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES When I heard the news, I was shaken to the core. (=the confusion or shock that people sometimes feel in a very different country or place)
British English (=very unexpected)· Arsenal are now out of the competition, following their shock defeat by Torquay Town.
· ‘I don’t believe he could hurt anyone,’ she said, expressing her surprise.
· He didn’t need to speak – his shocked expression said it all.
He gave us quite a shock. It gave me a nasty shock. (=make everyone in a nation feel shocked)· This terrible crime has shocked the whole nation.
I just sat there, numb with fear. The child’s murder sent shock waves through the neighborhood.· There was a stunned silence at the other end of the phone.
· Howard, still in a state of shock, stared at Newman.
(=in which you deliberately try to shock people)· The charity resorted to shock tactics to try to bring its message home.
She was visibly shaken by the news.· An even bigger shock was in store when the organisers set to and began breaking out a peg for everyone.· It was a big shock to me how men in the mills got physically used up.· Although media attention remained fixed on events in London, they surely provided Mrs Thatcher's government with its biggest shock.· The big shock to me was that basic steel, where we were strong, was only a third of the vote.· That was a big shock to me.· But probably the biggest shock, Leni thought, was the unexpected competitiveness of the top musicians in the West.· The cat must have got a bigger shock.· I looked in and had the biggest shock of my life.
· The touch of her daughter's warm skin on her own was like an electric shock.· The flick of the gold lighter kept on the coffee table was sharp as an electric shock in a room of steel.· There would be no more surprise electric shocks for the next few days at least.· A defibrillator can analyze the heart rhythm of a cardiac arrest victim and administer an electric shock.· Men are more likely to be assessed on active behaviours like administration of electric shocks to an experimental confederate.· You can, as a matter of course, help to protect yourself from electric shocks by using a circuit breaker.· Her slim body shakes with electric shocks as paramedics try to restart her heart.· In more than 40 countries victims were given electric shocks.
· I can not tell you my Dear Eliza how great a shock I sustained.· But he had also been through the great oil shock of 1973.· She's said to be in a great state of shock.· If such non-locality seems puzzling, be prepared for much greater shocks to come. 1.· That it may even have been strengthened by globalisation will have come as an even greater shock.· He is deeply upset and disturbed, Mr Collingridge; it's come as a great shock.· It was a great shock to me to see her.· It was a great shock to open the paper and discover he was involved in whatever it was.
· The initial shock is followed by grief.· He went into cardiac arrest and was brought back to life immediately after the initial shock.· He is shown, composed after the initial welcome shock, cutting his specially made cake.· After the initial shock brought by his rather sudden decision had worn away Henry says, he felt mostly relief.· There had been the natural initial shock of disbelief at hearing of the unexpected death of any person even casually known.· After the initial shock, Daley felt cornered and harassed, and it soon showed in his reaction to questioning.· Having overcome her initial shock, Polly asked Jack to sit down.· Would he ever get over this initial shock period?
· I was in something not unlike a mild state of shock.· It came as a mild shock to realise that there was none.· I suppose they could see I was in a mild state of shock.· The news was good: minor cuts, nothing deep, anti-tetanus injections just in case, mild sedative for shock.· The combination of water and electricity means instant death - not a mild shock - death.· We were in a mild state of shock by the time we arrived at the bottom.· Her voice was balanced precisely between reproof and mild shock.· You're in a mild state of shock.
· Next April's council elections could prove a nasty shock.· I'd have got a nasty shock otherwise.· That nasty shock should emphasize the importance of low-fat simplicity in restaurant meals while dieting.· Of course, the subject could be deceived and get a nasty shock.· Otherwise you may get a nasty shock.· They should get a nasty shock when they meet our eyes.· A nasty shock, one might say.
· Robyn sat staring into space, her mind numb with shock and disbelief, total agonising disbelief.· I was dazed at first - numb with shock.· The double blow left the 43-year-old Grease star numb with shock.· But Highampton is still too numb with shock to voice any real rage.
· She knew that the more quickly the reaction happened, the more severe the shock to his system.· Explosions that occur at high enough altitudes will lay down severe shock and fire damage without the fireball ever contacting the ground.· The first of these was accomplished with the discovery of a corn-drying oven but the second produced a severe shock.· Since 1990, Bradley said two children besides Jessica have been admitted to the hospital with severe streptococcal toxic shock.· At worst you would get a severe electric shock, which could prove fatal.· This is a severe shock to your fish and certainly not a way to maintain equilibrium.· The farmer, who is not being identified for his own protection, escaped with minor facial injuries and severe shock.· Occasionally, severe shocks will rock the system and urgent action will be needed.
· One way it can start is through a childhood trauma - a sudden unpleasant shock involving a cat or a kitten.· The model is used to forecast economic growth and to estimate the potential effects of sudden shocks like a stock crash.· She smiles at me and I feel a sudden shock, a tremor of fear.· Huy looked at the over-long face, the ridiculous beard, and realised with a sudden shock that the man was scared.· The sudden shock and noise of whirring wings broke the stillness and left our pulses racing.· He felt her sudden shock of fear and for a moment, almost involuntarily, his hands strengthened on her shoulders.· Old lady, thought Winnie, with sudden shock!· Churchill's best effects are achieved through the sudden injection of shock words which set off seismic disturbances.
· Being told I had cancer was a terrible shock.· It gave us all a terrible shock.· This will be a terrible shock to her.· I had a terrible shock when you opened your eyes and looked so steadily at me.· He looked at the chair by the fireside and got a terrible shock.· I hadn't seen them carry her in from the car so it was a terrible shock for me.· Losing your aunt like that must have been a terrible shock.
· We report a fatal case of toxic shock syndrome in a 14 year old girl associated with minor day case dermatological surgery.· Unlike necrotizing fasciitis, the toxic shock caused by strep infection was virtually unheard of 10 years ago.· In 1990, streptococcal toxic shock nearly killed Jessica Esquivel, then 6, of Imperial Beach.· In every mouthful a toxic shock.· Since 1990, Bradley said two children besides Jessica have been admitted to the hospital with severe streptococcal toxic shock.· Twenty four hours after admission toxic shock syndrome was finally diagnosed.· If this is the case then the mystery which originally shrouded toxic shock syndrome has been solved.
NOUN· Brundle's trouble had been caused by a split exhaust pipe which overheated a shock absorber.· In time I began to think of myself as a shock absorber.· It adjusts itself to road conditions, switching each shock absorber from firm to soft in just 150 milliseconds.
· The optical paths are evacuated and the suspension systems are insulated against mechanical vibration by shock absorbers.· If the answer is yes, it might be time for some shock absorbers.· This, in turn, is supported by two Shockguard shock absorbers.· Main feature is a new pendulum single coil suspension system with shock absorbers.· The legs act rather like shock absorbers. 5.· Even second hand springs and shock absorbers are at a premium.· The discs between the vertebrae are rather like leathery cushions, acting as shock absorbers.· With the stability pact in place, the number of shock absorbers is diminishing.
· They came to places like Southend, Thurrock and Basildon, and found it a bit of a culture shock.· Not all returnees have fared well: Culture shock or loneliness has prompted a few to move back to Sakhalin.· Because of the language barrier and culture shock, such insights are far too rare.· Their children, however, were born into such a state of culture shock that they were afraid to budge.· Meadowlark-his first name is used just once-finds himself at the sharp end of all of the culture shock.· He has so many antidotes for culture shock.· Even my Mississippi spouse was in culture shock for years.· I thought Texas would be too much of a culture shock for Annie.
· Even during the oil shock of the mid-1970s, world output continued to expand by almost 2 % a year.· But he had also been through the great oil shock of 1973.· After the first oil shock in 1973, demand for steel began to fall in the industrial countries.· As for energy saving, the study points out that the oil shocks of 1973 and 1979 cut consumption by only 12 percent.· And in addition many of the conservation measures adopted following the first oil shock began to come to fruition.· Firms' financing needs are greater than at any time since the 1974 oil shock.
· We report a fatal case of toxic shock syndrome in a 14 year old girl associated with minor day case dermatological surgery.· Toxic shock syndrome is now extremely rare since the removal of high-absorbency tampons from the market.· Twenty four hours after admission toxic shock syndrome was finally diagnosed.· If this is the case then the mystery which originally shrouded toxic shock syndrome has been solved.· There are several candidates for the toxin that might cause toxic shock syndrome.
· Some of them think of it as shock tactics.· The 1955 original was a triumph of atmosphere, character, diabolical wit and outright scare-you-silly shock tactics.· That's easy; shock tactics.· Time and again he has used persuasion - and on occasion shock tactics - to try to prevent young girls having abortions.· The application of shock tactics to bend the will of the unwilling.
· In a moral and institutional vacuum, any strategy constitutes a shock therapy.· All this is important because of the argument that shock therapy has been a mistake.· Had shock therapy been applied and not led to the results expected, then it would indeed have been a failure.· Everton, for their part, have decided that shock therapy may be the answer.
· I thought to myself it is shock treatments.· And she has received shock treatment before.
· Anything that is done for shock value has no future because it's done for the moment.· And I think it actually has more shock value than the first one.· This version by Northern Stage rather downplays the shock value of that final betrayal, which is certainly a flaw.· The Pistols' strength lay not in their future potential but in their immediate shock value.· And my point is, this rhetorical strategy is effective because of its shock value.· They look wild and witty but are only worn at shows for shock value by Gruppa Iren, her small company.· One day, perhaps, consciousness will have shifted and generic she will lose its shock value.
· Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for multiple stones is the most expensive and least effective option.· But then neither will the violent shock waves that occasionally thunder up the stairwell.· But now, as shock waves surged through him, he realized that his liking had at least become fondness.· How do we prepare for the next shock wave?· The higher entry speed experienced by a ship returning from the Moon would generate a shock wave in the atmosphere.· A shock wave raced across the city and its waterways, knocking sailboats flat in the water.· Lasting success of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for biliary stones will depend on advances in secondary prevention.· Nuclear explosions produce shock waves which can inject oxides of nitrogen into the stratosphere.
VERB· The racket also absorbs shock on impact by way of its Tri-Level Shock Suppression System.· Riders must be in excellent physical and mental condition to absorb the shock of bouncing over the water.· It was impossible for any society to absorb without hardship a shock like that of the massive loss of trade to Gdynia.· While the council absorbed this shock, the 1990 recession hit-knocking revenues down another $ 1. 5 million a year.· An immigrant labour force would always be needed as a buffer to absorb the shocks of alternating booms and recessions.· The problems came in absorbing the shock.· Indeed, permanently fixed exchange rates could be positively harmful since changing parities can act as a buffer to absorb economic shocks.· He was under sedation, Sister Cooney informed Rim, and was best left alone until he had absorbed the shock.
· Other fears may be caused by unpleasant shock or injury.· There are several candidates for the toxin that might cause toxic shock syndrome.
· Although not unexpected, his death had still come as a shock.· But that I am a girl comes as a shock.· It came as a mild shock to realise that there was none.· The problems came in absorbing the shock.· Then had come the shock of seeing a face peering out at him from the attic window.· After the dim, woody light of the bars, the unforgiving fluorescence of Umeda Station comes as a shock.· The realization came as a shock and she pressed her clenched fist to her heart as if to pacify it.· I guess the emotion came later-a delayed shock or something.
· You could say that she died of ... moral shock.· An old hunter, Lyuburman, died of shock.· Cyclosporin treatment was stopped but the patient continued to deteriorate and died from sepsis and shock in spite of antibiotic treatment.· Then as they sipped their coffee, Griffin gently took her hand under the table and Judy almost died of shock.· A postmortem revealed she had died from shock.· Mostly they died of shock, particularly the younger ones, so it was a bonus when one recovered.· One of them had leaked and he died of toxic shock.
· It was an unpleasant shock to discover Bentley Drummle there, but I could imagine his reason for visiting the area.· It came as a shock to discover, when she stepped outside, that it was dark.· It was a very great shock to me to discover that I had motor neurone disease.· It was a shock to discover that Peter was so different from the way she had imagined.· After the initial shock of discovering their daughter is pregnant, parents have to come to terms with this.
· The report says that most respondents expressed shock and dismay over racist incidents on campus.· The Gypsy expressed shock that I could tell such a fib, especially in this sacred place.
· She also felt shock that he should actually be capable of such an utterly cynical act.· I only felt the shock, and a guilty sense of relief.· I felt the shock of the old, of the Mummy smell, the atomised odour of atavism.· I felt a shock charge through my hand and could not loosen my grip.· Mrs Rumney herself let me in and I felt a shock of surprise at my first sight of her.· I have felt the same shock and outrage since I lived in the Lakeside area and watched the butchery of those trees.· But each time she glanced at him she felt a shock.· Suddenly I felt a shock go through his body.
· Once they had got over the first shock, neither Bridget nor Tracey seemed able to take her story entirely seriously.· She also got quite a shock when she saw his face as he turned to look at her on film.· After getting over the shock of the survey results, he had taken the time to discuss his feedback with his subordinates.· I got such a shock that I toppled over sideways, ending up chest deep in freezing water.· She was not even near to getting over the shock of the sudden loss.· So when he followed up by pointing us towards the touchline, I got the shock of my life.· I'd have got a nasty shock otherwise.
· Almost disinterestedly, she turned the paper over, and gave a gasp of shock, her heart missing a beat.· Having led his political movement to power, Netanyahu gave it two shocks that already have begun to tear it in half.· It was labelled as being able to give shocks of up to 450 volts.· It gave him a shock in his fragile state.· The painting on the flat inner bowl of the kylix gave me a shock.· It gave her a shock to see Nicholas there, although she had known it was likely.· You just gave me a shock.· You gave me such a shock, Antoinette cried out: come out of there this minute do you hear?
· This is partly because - as he realizes with a shock - he is remarkably well dressed.· As an entrepreneur, you realize with a shock that it is not just your business-it is your life.· I realized with a shock that this was the first time I had been really unhappy since I had been taken prisoner.· I realized with a shock the same thing could be said of me now and I've got no hormones.
· He jerked his hand back as if it had received an electric shock: a cheek nerve had quivered.· We only clutch our rifles more firmly and brace ourselves to receive the shock....· Just before they reached the track leading to Yatton Farm, however, they received a shock.· And she has received shock treatment before.· At Cosford I received a sobering shock, being beaten by Lincoln Asquith in the 60 metres.· Expecting some mundane vandalism, I received a shock.· A man who receives an electric shock does not ask himself whether he believes in the form of energy known as electricity.· Sarah, now a 17-year-old senior at Granby High School, received the shock of her life.
· I had not yet recovered from the simple shock of finding that many of them talked and behaved exactly like us.· Madame Héloise seemed to have recovered from her shock and the accident, and be back in fighting form again.· When I recovered from the shock, the sight I witnessed was appalling.· Bardot was still recovering from shock after narrowly missing being shot earlier this year by hunters killing her pets.· She was profoundly upset and had never really recovered from the shock.· The gesture helped Jean-Pierre recover from the shock of seeing Jane.· She was still recovering from the shock of that earlier bout of jealousy.
· Or, still more tempting, to send an electric shock interactively to senders of the more offensive messages?· The introduction of the Food Safety Act has sent shock waves through the industry.
· At the font, there is little suffering, except the shock of the water for babies.· She was, however, suffering badly from shock.· At least 49 people were reported to have been hurt or were suffering from shock.· His pillion passenger is in hospital suffering from shock.· She suffered some shock as well as some gastro-enteritis.· The driver was taken to hospital suffering from shock.· Now I think we're mainly suffering from shock.· But an ambulance spokesman said the man was not seriously hurt, although he suffered shock.
· It took half a mile to come to a halt after the crash and the driver was treated for shock.· In the name of Freudian nurture theories, gays were once treated with aversion therapy-electric shocks and emetics accompanied by homoerotic images.· The police officer who saw the shooting is being treated for shock.· They were treated for shock, but were said to be only slightly injured.· No shots were fired but Mrs Walker was treated for shock.· All were treated in hospital for shock.· The driver of the lorry was treated in hospital for shock.· She has only recently returned to full duties, and was treated for shock and minor cuts.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► shock waves► stupid with cold/sleep/shock etc
- He moved, and his shock of hair caught the sun as he raked a hand through it.
- And so that would be the surprise of her life.
- But on Sunday Collins played the game of his life in destroying the fancied Vikings.
- Goalie Garth Snow played the game of his life to save Philly.
- He had arrived before the others, and got the shock of his life when he saw Nails.
- He said he was the security guard, but he had the shock of his life when he saw me.
- She is having the game of her life.
- So when he followed up by pointing us towards the touchline, I got the shock of my life.
- Soaked to the skin and chilled to the marrow of her bones, she shivered uncontrollably.
- The thought made him flush hot with embarrassment even though chilled to the marrow.
- Though chilled to the marrow, Karelius was otherwise not in too bad shape.
- But shopping for food in Miyako brought a rude shock.
- But, come the morning, Ronni was in for a rude awakening.
- Conservative elements steeped in uniformitarian philosophy cannot be expected to welcome such a rude awakening.
- Renters who move into a vacated apartment face the rude awakening of the market rate an owner is permitted to charge.
- The case has gone against the Pings, but it was a rude shock in a world of gentlemen.
- The only good thing about his rude awakening was the discovery of a gigantic hedgehog behind one of the goalposts.
- This rude awakening was, however, still a few years away at the time when Dustin joined.
- At the time it came as something of a shock.
- But perhaps in a way that will be something of a surprise.
- It must have been something of a shock to her system.
- It was something of a shock to him to realize how fond of the little boy he had become.
- Some of their views came as something of a surprise.
- Suddenly she has time to think of herself, and this may be something of a shock.
- That she was shocked came as something of a shock to me, too.
- The feel of his strong fingers enclosing her small palm came as something of a shock to her system.
- And I think it actually has more shock value than the first one.
- Anything that is done for shock value has no future because it's done for the moment.
- Apart from the novelty value of this, there is the advantage of speed of execution.
- The company opened a string of themed stores that have lost their novelty value.
- They have a certain curiosity value, I suppose, but no merit otherwise.
- This improvement in health could possibly be attributed to the novelty value of having a new puppy or kitten in the house.
- This version by Northern Stage rather downplays the shock value of that final betrayal, which is certainly a flaw.
WORD FAMILYadjectiveshockedshockingshockshockproofnounshockshockeraftershockverbshockadverbshockingly
1unexpected event/situation [countable usually singular] if something that happens is a shock, you did not expect it, and it makes you feel very surprised, and usually upsetshock to The news of his death came as a great shock to everyone.it was a shock to find/discover etc that It was a real shock to hear that the factory would have to close.2unexpected unpleasant feeling [singular, uncountable] the feeling of surprise and disbelief you have when something very unexpected happens, especially something bad or frightening: She was shaking with shock and humiliation.the shock of (doing) something Mom’s never really gotten over the shock of Dad’s death.3medical [uncountable] a medical condition in which someone looks pale and their heart and lungs are not working correctly, usually after a sudden very unpleasant experience: He was bleeding from the head and suffering from shock. He is clearly in a state of shock. The tanker driver was treated for shock and released.4electricity [countable] an electric shock5vehicle [countable usually plural] a shock absorber6shock of hair a very thick mass of hair: an energetic young man with a shock of red hair7sudden change [countable] a sudden unexpected change which threatens the economic situation, way of life, or traditions of a group of people – used especially in news reports: the oil shocks of the 1970s8shaking [countable, uncountable] violent shaking caused for example by an explosion or earthquake: The shock was felt miles away. → shock wave, culture shock, shocked, shell shock, toxic shock syndromeCOLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2adjectivesa big/great shock· It was a great shock to find out he had been lying.a terrible/awful shock· Her death was a terrible shock to everyone.a complete/total shock· No one expected the factory to close – it was a complete shock.a nasty shock especially British English (=one that is very unpleasant and upsetting)· Come and sit down. You’ve had a nasty shock.a rude shock formal (=one that is unexpected and unpleasant but not serious)· Shopping for food in Miyako brought a rude shock. The prices were breathtaking.verbsget/have a shock· I got a shock when I saw how thin he had become.give somebody a shock· Oh, you gave me quite a shock.get over/recover from a shock· He hasn’t got over the shock of losing his job yet.die of shock informal (=be very surprised)· I nearly died of shock when I saw Helen at the door.phrasescome as a shock (=be very unexpected)· The collapse of the company came as a shock to us all.be a bit of a shock British English especially spoken (=be a shock, but not very serious or unpleasant)· I wasn’t expecting to win, so it was a bit of a shock.be a shock to the system (=be strange because you are not used to something)· Having to work full-time again was quite a shock to the system.be in for a shock (=be likely to have a shock)· Anyone who thinks that bringing up children is easy is in for a shock.be in a state of shock (also be in deep shock) (=be very shocked and upset)· Eva left the room in a state of shock.get the shock of your life (=get a very big shock)· He got the shock of his life when he found out who I was.shock1 nounshock2 verbshock3 adjective
shockshock2 ●●● S2 verb VERB TABLE
shock
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | shock |
| he, she, it | shocks | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | shocked |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have shocked |
| he, she, it | has shocked | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had shocked |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will shock |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have shocked |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- I just felt I had to shock her into taking some action.
- It shocked us to see how ill she looked.
- Many readers were shocked by the number of obscenities in the article.
- My father was shocked into silence.
- Obviously, her suicide shocked the whole school.
- What really shocked me was that no-one seemed to care about all the beggars.
- All this may not shock you senseless.
- Apparently literature of this kind does not shock the officials of the Ministry of Information who are charged with censoring dangerous works.
- Gorbachev looked shocked by my familiarity, then burst into laughter.
- He also hurled other shocking words at the First Lady.
- The change in the man was shocking.
- The decision to drop the hit that has won 26 Emmy awards has shocked viewers.
- The students were shocked that such a simple home could hide the people from the rain.
- You might be shocked to realize how much you spend in certain areas.
Longman Language Activatorto make someone feel shocked
to make someone feel very surprised and upset: · What really shocked me was that no-one seemed to care about all the beggars.it shocks somebody to see/realize/hear etc: · It shocked us to see how ill she looked.shock somebody into doing something: · I just felt I had to shock her into taking some action.shock somebody into something: · My father was shocked into silence.
if something unpleasant comes as a shock , it makes you feel surprised and upset because you were not expecting it at all: · I know this will come as a shock to you Ray, but try to understand how I feel.· The revelations of child abuse at the home have come as a profound shock to parents and social workers.
if something stuns you, especially a piece of news, it makes you feel so surprised and upset that you cannot speak or do anything immediately afterwards: · Sasha was too stunned by what had happened to say a word.· His words stunned her, and she stared at him in disbelief.
American informal if something unexpected knocks someone for a loop , it shocks or upsets them: · Joanna's resignation really threw me for a loop.· His next question totally knocked me for a loop. He said, "So what makes you think you're good enough to get into law school?"
if an unpleasant experience shakes someone up , they are shocked and upset by it: · Did that lightning shake you up, honey?· Katherine was one of the fairest people you could ever hope to meet, so her criticism really shook me up.
if a piece of news rocks a large group of people or an organization, it shocks them - used especially in news reports: · The scandal has rocked the banking world.· The law firm was rocked by accusations of bribery and dishonesty.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY They had been shocked to hear that the hospital was closing down. She was shocked into action by the desperate situation in the orphanages.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES When I heard the news, I was shaken to the core. He gave us quite a shock. It gave me a nasty shock. I just sat there, numb with fear. The child’s murder sent shock waves through the neighborhood. She was visibly shaken by the news.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
They had been shocked to hear that the hospital was closing down. She was shocked into action by the desperate situation in the orphanages. When I heard the news, I was shaken to the core. (=the confusion or shock that people sometimes feel in a very different country or place)
British English (=very unexpected)· Arsenal are now out of the competition, following their shock defeat by Torquay Town.
· ‘I don’t believe he could hurt anyone,’ she said, expressing her surprise.
· He didn’t need to speak – his shocked expression said it all.
He gave us quite a shock. It gave me a nasty shock. (=make everyone in a nation feel shocked)· This terrible crime has shocked the whole nation.
I just sat there, numb with fear. The child’s murder sent shock waves through the neighborhood.· There was a stunned silence at the other end of the phone.
· Howard, still in a state of shock, stared at Newman.
(=in which you deliberately try to shock people)· The charity resorted to shock tactics to try to bring its message home.
She was visibly shaken by the news.· Management at the hostel say they're deeply shocked by his murder.· Richard Baxter was deeply shocked by this tragedy and also by the general prejudice aroused against him by this incident.· The Cyrenians said today they were still deeply shocked by the incident.· Union representative Peter Garner-Gray said last night that scientists at the complex were deeply shocked by the move.· Staff and pupils at Ballykelly Primary School have been deeply shocked by the news of Kieran's death.· The whole staff are deeply shocked by what's happened.
· Most shocking to many commentators was the high youth vote for the extreme nationalists.· In the end, that was what was most shocking.· Most shocking was the charge that Morris had allowed her to eavesdrop on conversations with the White House.
· Then she does summat that really shocks me.· But even more than that, I was really shocked at your reply.· I was really shocked when I saw that.· It really shocked me that an average meal cost $ 1. 50 and that waiters expected to be tipped.· What would be really shocking, surely, would be the revelation that lesbians don't kiss.· Really shock the hell out of her.· He told me years later that he had been in a state of numbness for so long that nothing really shocked him.
· He was so shocked he didn't mind for once.· So shocked, 1 had to lean against the walkway railing.· The man was so shocked by what happened that he told Pat all about it.· One pupil told her grandmother, who was so shocked she had to be calmed down by her son and daughter-in-law.· He was so shocked that he stopped selling bikes to learners who had no prior training.· But he was so shocked by the experience in Preston, Lancs, he forgot to take the car number.· It was sufficient that the victim was so shocked by the accused's presence that the victim suffered a stroke.
· Though the dissolve has become part of film punctuation it can still shock or seduce the viewer.· It still shocks you to see them - that's where they put the people to work.· While what they've done here is nothing unusual for them, it still shocks the ear.
· Her first incarnation on EastEnders was too shocking, though.· I was too shocked to be flattered.· She couldn't; she was too shocked.
NOUN· The politician was shocked to the core.· At the time it shocked me to the core.· Most of the Sisters were shocked to the core by her blunt speech and colourful curses.
· The announcement shocked the nation, and many people hoped the murderers would be brought to justice.· Today, contributions of the size that shocked the nation in Watergate can legally be made.
· Voice over Meanwhile villagers say they're shocked by the news the nuns are to go.· Perhaps the most shocking news was that children got hit the hardest in this downward spiral.· Her former tutor at St Hugh's is shocked by the news that she's now on hunger strike.· They are probably shocked by the news, and are not in a position to make a rational decision.· Staff and pupils at Ballykelly Primary School have been deeply shocked by the news of Kieran's death.
· Mariner 4 shocked the world with its images of Mars.· And the crime that shocked the world.· She shocked the world with a short-lived marriage to Frank Sinatra, 30 years her senior.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► shock waves► stupid with cold/sleep/shock etc
- And so that would be the surprise of her life.
- But on Sunday Collins played the game of his life in destroying the fancied Vikings.
- Goalie Garth Snow played the game of his life to save Philly.
- He had arrived before the others, and got the shock of his life when he saw Nails.
- He said he was the security guard, but he had the shock of his life when he saw me.
- She is having the game of her life.
- So when he followed up by pointing us towards the touchline, I got the shock of my life.
- Soaked to the skin and chilled to the marrow of her bones, she shivered uncontrollably.
- The thought made him flush hot with embarrassment even though chilled to the marrow.
- Though chilled to the marrow, Karelius was otherwise not in too bad shape.
- But shopping for food in Miyako brought a rude shock.
- But, come the morning, Ronni was in for a rude awakening.
- Conservative elements steeped in uniformitarian philosophy cannot be expected to welcome such a rude awakening.
- Renters who move into a vacated apartment face the rude awakening of the market rate an owner is permitted to charge.
- The case has gone against the Pings, but it was a rude shock in a world of gentlemen.
- The only good thing about his rude awakening was the discovery of a gigantic hedgehog behind one of the goalposts.
- This rude awakening was, however, still a few years away at the time when Dustin joined.
- At the time it came as something of a shock.
- But perhaps in a way that will be something of a surprise.
- It must have been something of a shock to her system.
- It was something of a shock to him to realize how fond of the little boy he had become.
- Some of their views came as something of a surprise.
- Suddenly she has time to think of herself, and this may be something of a shock.
- That she was shocked came as something of a shock to me, too.
- The feel of his strong fingers enclosing her small palm came as something of a shock to her system.
- And I think it actually has more shock value than the first one.
- Anything that is done for shock value has no future because it's done for the moment.
- Apart from the novelty value of this, there is the advantage of speed of execution.
- The company opened a string of themed stores that have lost their novelty value.
- They have a certain curiosity value, I suppose, but no merit otherwise.
- This improvement in health could possibly be attributed to the novelty value of having a new puppy or kitten in the house.
- This version by Northern Stage rather downplays the shock value of that final betrayal, which is certainly a flaw.
WORD FAMILYadjectiveshockedshockingshockshockproofnounshockshockeraftershockverbshockadverbshockingly
1[transitive] to make someone feel very surprised and upset, and unable to believe what has happened: The hatred in her voice shocked him.shock somebody to hear/learn/discover etc that They had been shocked to hear that the hospital was closing down.it shocks somebody that/how/to do It shocked me to think how close we had come to being killed.shock somebody into (doing) something She was shocked into action by the desperate situation in the orphanages.2[intransitive, transitive] to make someone feel very offended, by talking or behaving in an immoral or socially unacceptable way: He seems to enjoy shocking people. Just ignore the bad language – they only do it to shock. → shocked, shockingshock1 nounshock2 verbshock3 adjective
shockshock3 adjective [only before noun] EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Liverpool suffered a shock defeat at Halifax last night, beaten by five goals to nil.
- The chairman made a shock announcement that 500 employees would lose their jobs.
- Bucharest's political scientists are quick to argue that the shock poll result did not mean a majority wanted the dictator back.
- Then came Costin's shock confession after he had been named in the Raiders' side to play the following weekend.
Longman Language Activatorsomething that happens which surprises you
something that you did not expect, especially something nice: it is a surprise: · It was a real surprise when Tony walked in. We thought he was still in America.· We've got Katie a bike for her birthday, but don't tell her - it's a surprise.a complete surprise (=one that you did not expect at all): · Anita didn't expect to get the job - it came as a complete surprise.as a surprise: · Apparently her husband bought her the car as an anniversary surprise.what a surprise! spoken: · Flowers? For me! What a lovely surprise!
something bad or unpleasant that happens to you that you did not expect: · "The bill came to £500." "That must have been a shock."get a shock: · We got a terrible shock when the police rang to say that they had arrested our daughter.give somebody a shock: · It gave me a shock when I realized how close I had come to being killed.
happening unexpectedly so that people are surprised: · Josh's friends gave him a surprise party to celebrate his 21st birthday.· The US were concerned about the possibility of a surprise attack by air or by sea.· Later, there was a surprise appearance by Schwazenneger himself.
unpleasantly surprising because the result is different from what you expected: · Liverpool suffered a shock defeat at Halifax last night, beaten by five goals to nil.· The chairman made a shock announcement that 500 employees would lose their jobs.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES When I heard the news, I was shaken to the core. He gave us quite a shock. It gave me a nasty shock. I just sat there, numb with fear. The child’s murder sent shock waves through the neighborhood. She was visibly shaken by the news.
When I heard the news, I was shaken to the core. (=the confusion or shock that people sometimes feel in a very different country or place)
British English (=very unexpected)· Arsenal are now out of the competition, following their shock defeat by Torquay Town.
· ‘I don’t believe he could hurt anyone,’ she said, expressing her surprise.
· He didn’t need to speak – his shocked expression said it all.
He gave us quite a shock. It gave me a nasty shock. (=make everyone in a nation feel shocked)· This terrible crime has shocked the whole nation.
I just sat there, numb with fear. The child’s murder sent shock waves through the neighborhood.· There was a stunned silence at the other end of the phone.
· Howard, still in a state of shock, stared at Newman.
(=in which you deliberately try to shock people)· The charity resorted to shock tactics to try to bring its message home.
She was visibly shaken by the news.PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► shock waves► stupid with cold/sleep/shock etc
- And shock tactics: The drink-drive cure that's not a soft option.
- Some of them think of it as shock tactics.
- That's easy; shock tactics.
- The 1955 original was a triumph of atmosphere, character, diabolical wit and outright scare-you-silly shock tactics.
- The application of shock tactics to bend the will of the unwilling.
- Time and again he has used persuasion - and on occasion shock tactics - to try to prevent young girls having abortions.
- And so that would be the surprise of her life.
- But on Sunday Collins played the game of his life in destroying the fancied Vikings.
- Goalie Garth Snow played the game of his life to save Philly.
- He had arrived before the others, and got the shock of his life when he saw Nails.
- He said he was the security guard, but he had the shock of his life when he saw me.
- She is having the game of her life.
- So when he followed up by pointing us towards the touchline, I got the shock of my life.
- Soaked to the skin and chilled to the marrow of her bones, she shivered uncontrollably.
- The thought made him flush hot with embarrassment even though chilled to the marrow.
- Though chilled to the marrow, Karelius was otherwise not in too bad shape.
- But shopping for food in Miyako brought a rude shock.
- But, come the morning, Ronni was in for a rude awakening.
- Conservative elements steeped in uniformitarian philosophy cannot be expected to welcome such a rude awakening.
- Renters who move into a vacated apartment face the rude awakening of the market rate an owner is permitted to charge.
- The case has gone against the Pings, but it was a rude shock in a world of gentlemen.
- The only good thing about his rude awakening was the discovery of a gigantic hedgehog behind one of the goalposts.
- This rude awakening was, however, still a few years away at the time when Dustin joined.
- At the time it came as something of a shock.
- But perhaps in a way that will be something of a surprise.
- It must have been something of a shock to her system.
- It was something of a shock to him to realize how fond of the little boy he had become.
- Some of their views came as something of a surprise.
- Suddenly she has time to think of herself, and this may be something of a shock.
- That she was shocked came as something of a shock to me, too.
- The feel of his strong fingers enclosing her small palm came as something of a shock to her system.
- And I think it actually has more shock value than the first one.
- Anything that is done for shock value has no future because it's done for the moment.
- Apart from the novelty value of this, there is the advantage of speed of execution.
- The company opened a string of themed stores that have lost their novelty value.
- They have a certain curiosity value, I suppose, but no merit otherwise.
- This improvement in health could possibly be attributed to the novelty value of having a new puppy or kitten in the house.
- This version by Northern Stage rather downplays the shock value of that final betrayal, which is certainly a flaw.
WORD FAMILYadjectiveshockedshockingshockshockproofnounshockshockeraftershockverbshockadverbshockingly
1very surprising – used especially in news reports: England’s shock defeat by Luxembourg2shock tactics methods of achieving what you want by deliberately shocking people: Shock tactics are being used to stop drink drivers.- chiconomics
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