shock
gb/ʃˈɑk/ us/ʃˈɑk/
A2
Inglés
~ 2100
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
state
1
Sudden strong emotional reaction
A strong and sudden feeling of surprise or upset.
Patrón de uso:
to be in shock
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shock' (emotional reaction) with 'electric shock' (physical injury from electricity). Context is important.
Sinónimos
surprise (Less intense and can be positive or negative.)
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astonishment (Stronger than 'surprise', often with wonder.)
Antónimos
calmness (A state of being relaxed and not emotionally disturbed.)
Colocaciones
in shock
|get a shock
|feel shock
|shock and disbelief
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Sustantivo
B2
state
2
Life-threatening medical state
A dangerous health problem when the body does not get enough blood to work well.
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse this with emotional shock; medical shock is about the body, not feelings.
Sinónimos
circulatory collapse (Technical medical term for severe loss of blood flow.)
Antónimos
stability (A normal, healthy physical condition without sudden decline.)
Colocaciones
go into shock
|treat shock
|shock symptoms
Temas
health
|medicine
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Sustantivo
A2
entity
3
Injury from electric current
A hurt or jolt you get when electricity goes through your body.
Sinónimos
electrocution (Refers specifically to death or severe injury from electric current.)
Antónimos
safety (The state of being unharmed and out of danger.)
Colocaciones
electric shock
|mild shock
|get a shock
Temas
science
|safety
|health
|body
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Verbo
B1
action
4
To greatly surprise or upset someone suddenly
To make someone feel strong surprise or upset suddenly.
Patrón de uso:
to shock [someone]
Sinónimos
upset (Less intense and more general emotional disturbance.)
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startle (More about brief surprise, often with movement.)
Antónimos
reassure (To make someone feel calm and safe instead of upset.)
Colocaciones
shock the public
|shock someone deeply
|shock into action
Temas
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Sustantivo
B2
event
5
Sudden physical or metaphorical impact
A sudden hit, movement, or change that causes damage or problems.
Sinónimos
impact (More general term for forceful contact.)
Antónimos
stability (Lack of sudden movement or disturbance.)
Colocaciones
shock wave
|absorb shock
|shock absorber
Temas
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
shock
AFI
GB/ʃˈɑk/
US/ʃˈɑk/
Sílabas y acento
shock (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (shock)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: shock
- Plural: shock, shocks
Verb
- Base: shock
- 3rd Person Singular: shocks
- Present Participle: shocking
- Past: shocked
Familia de palabras
Forms
Related words
shockingly
adverb
shocker
noun
Advanced or less common
aftershock
noun
shockproof
adjective
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.