shock
gb/ʃˈɑk/ us/ʃˈɑk/
A2
إنجليزي
~ 2100
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم
B1
state
1
Sudden strong emotional reaction
A strong and sudden feeling of surprise or upset.
نمط الاستخدام:
to be in shock
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shock' (emotional reaction) with 'electric shock' (physical injury from electricity). Context is important.
مرادفات
surprise (Less intense and can be positive or negative.)
|
astonishment (Stronger than 'surprise', often with wonder.)
أضداد
calmness (A state of being relaxed and not emotionally disturbed.)
تراكيب شائعة
in shock
|get a shock
|feel shock
|shock and disbelief
مواضيع
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She was in shock after hearing the news.
- The sudden announcement left everyone in shock.
- He stared at the scene in total shock.
- Her face showed shock and confusion.
- The shock of the accident stayed with him for weeks.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- I was in shock when I saw the fire.
- She felt shock when she heard the loud noise.
- He stood in shock after the bad news.
- They were in shock after the big storm.
- The shock made her cry.
اسم
B2
state
2
Life-threatening medical state
A dangerous health problem when the body does not get enough blood to work well.
غلطة شائعة:
Some learners confuse this with emotional shock; medical shock is about the body, not feelings.
مرادفات
circulatory collapse (Technical medical term for severe loss of blood flow.)
أضداد
stability (A normal, healthy physical condition without sudden decline.)
تراكيب شائعة
go into shock
|treat shock
|shock symptoms
مواضيع
health
|medicine
أمثلة
- The patient went into shock after losing too much blood.
- Shock can be fatal if not treated quickly.
- Doctors worked to prevent her from going into shock.
- Severe allergic reactions can cause shock.
- Shock requires immediate medical attention.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- He went into shock after the accident.
- Shock can kill if you do not get help.
- The nurse checked for signs of shock.
- Shock happens when the body has low blood flow.
- They treated him for shock.
اسم
A2
entity
3
Injury from electric current
A hurt or jolt you get when electricity goes through your body.
مرادفات
electrocution (Refers specifically to death or severe injury from electric current.)
أضداد
safety (The state of being unharmed and out of danger.)
تراكيب شائعة
electric shock
|mild shock
|get a shock
مواضيع
science
|safety
|health
|body
أمثلة
- He got a mild electric shock from the toaster.
- Electric shocks can be dangerous.
- The worker suffered a shock while fixing the wires.
- She jumped back after receiving a small shock.
- Touching live wires can give you a serious shock.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- I got a shock from the plug.
- He had a small electric shock.
- Do not touch it or you will get a shock.
- She got a shock when she touched the wire.
- The man got a bad shock at work.
فعل
B1
action
4
To greatly surprise or upset someone suddenly
To make someone feel strong surprise or upset suddenly.
نمط الاستخدام:
to shock [someone]
مرادفات
upset (Less intense and more general emotional disturbance.)
|
startle (More about brief surprise, often with movement.)
أضداد
reassure (To make someone feel calm and safe instead of upset.)
تراكيب شائعة
shock the public
|shock someone deeply
|shock into action
مواضيع
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The news will shock many people.
- His rude comment shocked everyone at the table.
- The violence in the movie shocked her.
- It shocked me to learn the truth.
- The teacher's sudden resignation shocked the students.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The story will shock you.
- His words shocked me.
- It shocked her to see the mess.
- The bad news shocked them.
- He shocked us with his choice.
اسم
B2
event
5
Sudden physical or metaphorical impact
A sudden hit, movement, or change that causes damage or problems.
مرادفات
impact (More general term for forceful contact.)
أضداد
stability (Lack of sudden movement or disturbance.)
تراكيب شائعة
shock wave
|absorb shock
|shock absorber
مواضيع
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The building collapsed under the shock of the explosion.
- The car's suspension absorbs shocks from the road.
- Earthquakes send powerful shocks through the ground.
- The army was not prepared for the initial shock of attack.
- Shock waves were felt miles away.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The car hit a bump and I felt a shock.
- An earthquake sends shocks through the ground.
- The machine can take strong shocks.
- They felt the shock from far away.
- The bridge broke under the shock.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
shock
IPA
GB/ʃˈɑk/
US/ʃˈɑk/
المقاطع والنبر
shock (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (shock)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: shock
- Plural: shock, shocks
Verb
- Base: shock
- 3rd Person Singular: shocks
- Present Participle: shocking
- Past: shocked
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
Related words
shockingly
adverb
shocker
noun
Advanced or less common
aftershock
noun
shockproof
adjective
تعبيرات
get a shock
1/ɡˈɛt ə ʃˈɑk/
fixed phrase
To suddenly feel strong surprise or fear
To suddenly feel very surprised, scared, or upset by something unexpected.
أمثلة
- I got a real shock when he appeared at my door.
- You’ll get a shock if you touch that wire!
in a state of shock
1/ˈɪn ə stˈeɪt əv ʃˈɑk/
fixed phrase
Experiencing strong reaction to trauma/surprise
Feeling very surprised, scared, or upset because something bad happened suddenly.
أمثلة
- She was still in a state of shock after the accident.
- He remained in a state of shock for days after hearing the news.
shock absorber
1/ʃˈɑk əbzˈɔɹbɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Device that softens impacts in vehicles or machines
A part of a car or machine that makes bumps feel softer and smoother.
أمثلة
- The car needs new shock absorbers to ride smoothly.
- Shock absorbers reduce damage to machinery.
shock therapy
1/ʃˈɑk θˈɛɹəpi/
fixed phrase
technical
Treatment with sudden intense intervention (medical/economic)
A medical treatment using electricity on the brain, or fast changes in an economy to fix problems.
أمثلة
- Shock therapy is sometimes used for severe depression.
- The country underwent economic shock therapy in the 1990s.
culture shock
1/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ ʃˈɑk/
fixed phrase
confusion in a new culture
A feeling of surprise and confusion when you go to a place with very different customs.
أمثلة
- She experienced culture shock during her first trip abroad.
- Moving abroad gave her culture shock at first.
- Culture shock can happen when you move to a new country.
- He experienced culture shock when he started working overseas.