| 单词 | shock |
| 释义 | shock —shock /ʃɒk/ aep /ʃɑːk/ noun (ELECTRICITY) ► C2 [C] an ELECTRIC SHOCK(Cf. ↑electric shock): » Ow! - I got a shock from that lamp!Thesaurus+: ↑Electricity and electronicsWord partners for shock noun• ♯come as a shock• ♯get/♯have a shock• ♯get over/♯recover from a shock• a ♯big/♯great/♯nasty/♯real shock• the ♯initial shock• be ♯in for a shock• a shock ♯to sb• be ♯in a state of shocknoun (ILLNESS) ► F0 [U] a medical condition caused by severe injury, pain, loss of blood, or fear that slows down the flow of blood around the body: » Several passengers from the wrecked vehicle were taken to hospital suffering from shock.Thesaurus+: ↑Disorders and diseases of the heart and bloodWord partners for shock noun• ♯come as a shock• ♯get/♯have a shock• ♯get over/♯recover from a shock• a ♯big/♯great/♯nasty/♯real shock• the ♯initial shock• be ♯in for a shock• a shock ♯to sb• be ♯in a state of shocknoun (SURPRISE) B1 [C or U] (the emotional or physical reaction to) a sudden, unexpected, and usually unpleasant event or experience: » Her mother's death came as a great shock - it was so unexpected.» It was such a loud crash - it gave me/I got quite a shock.» It was a shock to see her looking so ill.» I was in (a state of) shock for about two weeks after the accident.» UK The French suffered a shock defeat (= completely unexpected defeat) by the Italian side at the weekend.Thesaurus+: ↑Surprising and shocking , ↑Making people sad, shocked and upsetThesaurus+: ↑Making people sad, shocked and upseta shock to the systemF0 an unpleasant feeling that you experience when something new or unusual happens: » It's really hard getting back to work after three months off - it's quite a shock to the system.Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult situations and unpleasant experiences , ↑Accidents and disastersWord partners for shock noun• ♯come as a shock• ♯get/♯have a shock• ♯get over/♯recover from a shock• a ♯big/♯great/♯nasty/♯real shock• the ♯initial shock• be ♯in for a shock• a shock ♯to sb• be ♯in a state of shockWord Builder:–Nouns: shock–Adjectives: shocked, shocking–Verbs: shock–Adverbs: shockinglyCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. an awful/horrible/nasty/terrible shock» The news came as a terrible shock.-lu. a big/enormous/great/massive shock» His sudden death was a big shock to everyone.-lu. a deep/profound/real/severe shock» The announcement that the factory was to close was a severe shock to everyone in the community.-lu. initial shock» After the initial shock, she welcomed the news.-lu. be numb with shock» Four days after his death, we were still numb with shock.–Verbs-lu. come as a shock» The doctor's diagnosis came as a shock.-lu. get/have/receive a shock» She'll get a shock when she sees the price!-lu. get over/recover from a shock» Once I'd got over the shock of seeing her look so different, I started to like it.-lu. express shock» Ordinary people expressed shock and disbelief at the news of their president's death.-lu. reel from a shock» Residents are still reeling from the shock two days after the explosion.–Prepositions-lu. be in for a shock» She's in for a shock when she hears the news.-lu. be in shock» She was in shock and unaware of the extent of her injuries.-lu. a shock to sb» It was such a shock to him when his wife left.–Nouns-lu. shock and disbelief/dismay/fear/grief/horror» There was a mood of shock and disbelief at the decision to make half the workforce redundant.-lu. a bit of/a hell of/something of a shock» It was a bit of a shock to find myself without a job.-lu. a state of shock» I was in a state of shock for several days after his death.-lu. a shock wave» News of the assassination sent shock waves throughout the world.-lu. a shock defeat» There was a shock defeat at the weekend when the champion was beaten by a complete unknown.–Types-lu. culture shock» Paul had real culture shock when he first arrived in Japan.–Phrases-lu. a shock to the system» He expected to pass the exam easily so it was a real shock to the system when he found out he had failed.• • • Extra Examples:» Her resignation came as quite a shock.» It was quite a shock for all concerned.» It took him years to get over the shock of his wife dying.» It was one hell of a shock to find out I'd lost my job.» When I saw him after the accident he was still in shock and was heavily sedated.noun [S] (HAIR) ► F0 a large and noticeable mass of hair: » She's got a shock of bright red hair.Thesaurus+: ↑HairWord partners for shock noun• ♯come as a shock• ♯get/♯have a shock• ♯get over/♯recover from a shock• a ♯big/♯great/♯nasty/♯real shock• the ♯initial shock• be ♯in for a shock• a shock ♯to sb• be ♯in a state of shocknoun [U] (DAMAGING EFFECT) ► C2 the effect of one object violently hitting another, which might cause damage or a slight movement: » For running on hard roads, you need shoes with extra cushioning to absorb (= reduce) the shock.Thesaurus+: ↑Energy, force and power , ↑Power and intensityWord partners for shock noun• ♯come as a shock• ♯get/♯have a shock• ♯get over/♯recover from a shock• a ♯big/♯great/♯nasty/♯real shock• the ♯initial shock• be ♯in for a shock• a shock ♯to sb• be ♯in a state of shocknoun [U] (OFFENDED) ► F0 a feeling of being offended or upset by something you consider wrong or unacceptable: » You should have seen the look of shock on her face when he started swearing!Thesaurus+: ↑Feelings of surprise and amazementWord partners for shock noun• ♯come as a shock• ♯get/♯have a shock• ♯get over/♯recover from a shock• a ♯big/♯great/♯nasty/♯real shock• the ♯initial shock• be ♯in for a shock• a shock ♯to sb• be ♯in a state of shockverb [I or T] (OFFEND) ↑Verb Endings for shock ► B2 to offend or upset someone by doing or saying something that they consider is immoral or unacceptable: » The advertisements were designed to shock - that was the whole point of the campaign.» [+ obj + to infinitive ] I think it shocks him to hear women talking about sex.Thesaurus+: ↑Making people sad, shocked and upsetshockable /ˈʃɒk.ə.bl̩/ aep /ˈʃɑː.kə-/ adjective► F0» I have to be careful what I say to my mother - she's very shockable (= easily offended).Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming too excited and easily upsetWord Builder:–Nouns: shock–Adjectives: shocked, shocking–Verbs: shock–Adverbs: shockingly • • • Extra Examples:» People were shocked by the advertisement depicting a woman beating her husband.» The play's eroticism shocked audiences when it was first performed.» I think she was shocked by my extravagance.» This sort of art is intended to shock.» I hope I haven't shocked you.verb [I or T] (SURPRISE) ↑Verb Endings for shock ► B2 to make someone feel upset or surprised: » The photographs of starving children shocked people into giving money.» The news of the accident shocked the family deeply.Thesaurus+: ↑Making people sad, shocked and upsetThesaurus+: ↑Surprising and shocking , ↑Making people sad, shocked and upsetshocked /ʃɒkt/ aep /ʃɑːkt/ adjective► B1» After his announcement, there was a shocked silence.» [+ to infinitive] We were shocked to see smoke pouring out of the roof.Thesaurus+: ↑SurprisedWord Builder:–Nouns: shock–Adjectives: shocked, shocking–Verbs: shock–Adverbs: shockingly • • • Extra Examples:» News of the disaster shocked the whole world.» It was the speed at which it all happened that shocked me.» The ferocity of the attack shocked a lot of people.» The acrimony of the dispute has shocked a lot of people.» The recent attack on the UN building has shocked the civilized world. |
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