Vzorec užití:
to stun [someone]
The boxer stunned his opponent with a powerful uppercut.
A bokszoló egy erős felütéssel elkábította ellenfelét.
The explosion stunned the soldiers for several seconds.
A robbanás néhány másodpercre elkábította a katonákat.
She was stunned by the sudden blow to her head.
Učební příklady
The player stunned his rival with one hit.
A játékos egy ütéssel elkábította riválisát.
The loud noise stunned me for a moment.
A hangos zajtól egy pillanatra elkábultam.
He used a special gun to stun the animal.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stun' with 'amaze' in contexts where physical impact is meant.
Význam
Knock unconscious or daze
Kolokace
stun gun
|stun grenade
|stun an opponent
Synonyma
knock out (More informal; often used in sports or fighting contexts.)
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daze (Implies confusion and disorientation, not necessarily complete unconsciousness.)
Antonyma
revive (Means to bring someone back to consciousness after being stunned or unconscious.)
Témata
violence
|health
|emotions
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To make a person stop moving or thinking clearly, usually by hitting them.
To make someone unconscious or unable to act normally, especially by hitting them hard on the head or body.
Vzorec užití:
to stun [someone] with [something]
The magician's final trick stunned the audience.
A bűvész utolsó mutatványa lenyűgözte a közönséget.
Her sudden resignation stunned the whole company.
Hirtelen lemondása megdöbbentette az egész céget.
He was stunned by the beauty of the sunset.
Učební příklady
The news stunned everyone in the room.
A hír mindenkit megdöbbentett a szobában.
Her song stunned the people at the party.
A dala lenyűgözte a partin lévőket.
I was stunned by his kind words.
Častá chyba:
Some learners think 'stun' here means only negative shock, but it can also be positive amazement.
Význam
Astonish or amaze greatly
Kolokace
stun the audience
|stun with beauty
|stun into silence
Synonyma
astonish (Neutral; emphasizes great surprise.)
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amaze (More positive; focuses on wonder and admiration.)
Antonyma
bore (Causing no interest or surprise.)
Témata
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To make someone feel very surprised or amazed.
To cause someone to feel very surprised, shocked, or impressed.
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The police officer carried a stun gun for protection.
A rendőr védelem céljából elektromos sokkolót tartott magánál.
Stun devices are sometimes used instead of firearms.
Elektromos sokkolóeszközöket néha lőfegyverek helyett használnak.
She bought a stun gun for self-defense.
Učební příklady
The guard has a stun gun.
Az őrnél van egy elektromos sokkoló.
A stun gun can stop an attacker for a short time.
Egy elektromos sokkoló rövid időre ártalmatlanná tehet egy támadót.
Police may use a stun device instead of a real gun.
Význam
Device that incapacitates with shock
Kolokace
use a stun gun
|carry a stun device
Synonyma
taser (A brand name often used generically for similar devices.)
Témata
security
|law enforcement
|law
|health
|technology
Definice
A small weapon that uses electricity to stop a person or animal for a short time.
A weapon that delivers an electric shock to temporarily disable a person or animal.