shock
gb/ʃˈɑk/ us/ʃˈɑk/
A2
Englisch
~ 2100
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen
B1
state
1
Sudden strong emotional reaction
A strong and sudden feeling of surprise or upset.
Verwendungsmuster:
to be in shock
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shock' (emotional reaction) with 'electric shock' (physical injury from electricity). Context is important.
Synonyme
surprise (Less intense and can be positive or negative.)
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astonishment (Stronger than 'surprise', often with wonder.)
Antonyme
calmness (A state of being relaxed and not emotionally disturbed.)
Wortverbindungen
in shock
|get a shock
|feel shock
|shock and disbelief
Themen
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- 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.
Nomen
B2
state
2
Life-threatening medical state
A dangerous health problem when the body does not get enough blood to work well.
Häufiger Fehler:
Some learners confuse this with emotional shock; medical shock is about the body, not feelings.
Synonyme
circulatory collapse (Technical medical term for severe loss of blood flow.)
Antonyme
stability (A normal, healthy physical condition without sudden decline.)
Wortverbindungen
go into shock
|treat shock
|shock symptoms
Themen
health
|medicine
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- 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.
Nomen
A2
entity
3
Injury from electric current
A hurt or jolt you get when electricity goes through your body.
Synonyme
electrocution (Refers specifically to death or severe injury from electric current.)
Antonyme
safety (The state of being unharmed and out of danger.)
Wortverbindungen
electric shock
|mild shock
|get a shock
Themen
science
|safety
|health
|body
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- 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.
Verb
B1
action
4
To greatly surprise or upset someone suddenly
To make someone feel strong surprise or upset suddenly.
Verwendungsmuster:
to shock [someone]
Synonyme
upset (Less intense and more general emotional disturbance.)
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startle (More about brief surprise, often with movement.)
Antonyme
reassure (To make someone feel calm and safe instead of upset.)
Wortverbindungen
shock the public
|shock someone deeply
|shock into action
Themen
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- 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.
Nomen
B2
event
5
Sudden physical or metaphorical impact
A sudden hit, movement, or change that causes damage or problems.
Synonyme
impact (More general term for forceful contact.)
Antonyme
stability (Lack of sudden movement or disturbance.)
Wortverbindungen
shock wave
|absorb shock
|shock absorber
Themen
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- 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.
Grammatik
Grundform
shock
IPA
GB/ʃˈɑk/
US/ʃˈɑk/
Silben & Betonung
shock (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (shock)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: shock
- Plural: shock, shocks
Verb
- Base: shock
- 3rd Person Singular: shocks
- Present Participle: shocking
- Past: shocked
Wortfamilie
Forms
Related words
shockingly
adverb
shocker
noun
Advanced or less common
aftershock
noun
shockproof
adjective
Ausdrücke
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.
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele
- 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.