shock
gb/ʃˈɑk/ us/ʃˈɑk/
A2
Inglese
~ 2100
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B1
state
1
Sudden strong emotional reaction
A strong and sudden feeling of surprise or upset.
Schema d'uso:
to be in shock
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shock' (emotional reaction) with 'electric shock' (physical injury from electricity). Context is important.
Sinonimi
surprise (Less intense and can be positive or negative.)
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astonishment (Stronger than 'surprise', often with wonder.)
Contrari
calmness (A state of being relaxed and not emotionally disturbed.)
Collocazioni
in shock
|get a shock
|feel shock
|shock and disbelief
Temi
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
B2
state
2
Life-threatening medical state
A dangerous health problem when the body does not get enough blood to work well.
Errore comune:
Some learners confuse this with emotional shock; medical shock is about the body, not feelings.
Sinonimi
circulatory collapse (Technical medical term for severe loss of blood flow.)
Contrari
stability (A normal, healthy physical condition without sudden decline.)
Collocazioni
go into shock
|treat shock
|shock symptoms
Temi
health
|medicine
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
A2
entity
3
Injury from electric current
A hurt or jolt you get when electricity goes through your body.
Sinonimi
electrocution (Refers specifically to death or severe injury from electric current.)
Contrari
safety (The state of being unharmed and out of danger.)
Collocazioni
electric shock
|mild shock
|get a shock
Temi
science
|safety
|health
|body
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Schema d'uso:
to shock [someone]
Sinonimi
upset (Less intense and more general emotional disturbance.)
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startle (More about brief surprise, often with movement.)
Contrari
reassure (To make someone feel calm and safe instead of upset.)
Collocazioni
shock the public
|shock someone deeply
|shock into action
Temi
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
B2
event
5
Sudden physical or metaphorical impact
A sudden hit, movement, or change that causes damage or problems.
Sinonimi
impact (More general term for forceful contact.)
Contrari
stability (Lack of sudden movement or disturbance.)
Collocazioni
shock wave
|absorb shock
|shock absorber
Temi
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Grammatica
Forma base
shock
IPA
GB/ʃˈɑk/
US/ʃˈɑk/
Sillabe e accento
shock (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (shock)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: shock
- Plural: shock, shocks
Verb
- Base: shock
- 3rd Person Singular: shocks
- Present Participle: shocking
- Past: shocked
Famiglia di parole
Forms
Related words
shockingly
adverb
shocker
noun
Advanced or less common
aftershock
noun
shockproof
adjective
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.