Anglų

stun

gb/stˈʌn/ us/stˈʌn/
B1 Anglų
~ 1700
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Veiksmažodis B1 action
1

Knock unconscious or daze

To make a person stop moving or thinking clearly, usually by hitting them.

Vartosenos šablonas: to stun [someone]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stun' with 'amaze' in contexts where physical impact is meant.
Sinonimai
knock out (More informal; often used in sports or fighting contexts.) | daze (Implies confusion and disorientation, not necessarily complete unconsciousness.)
Antonimai
revive (Means to bring someone back to consciousness after being stunned or unconscious.)
Kolokacijos
stun gun |stun grenade |stun an opponent
Temos
violence |health |emotions |body |core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
  • The boxer stunned his opponent with a powerful uppercut.
  • The explosion stunned the soldiers for several seconds.
  • She was stunned by the sudden blow to her head.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
  • The player stunned his rival with one hit.
  • The loud noise stunned me for a moment.
  • He used a special gun to stun the animal.
Veiksmažodis B1 action
2

Astonish or amaze greatly

To make someone feel very surprised or amazed.

Vartosenos šablonas: to stun [someone] with [something]
Dažna klaida:
Some learners think 'stun' here means only negative shock, but it can also be positive amazement.
Sinonimai
astonish (Neutral; emphasizes great surprise.) | amaze (More positive; focuses on wonder and admiration.)
Antonimai
bore (Causing no interest or surprise.)
Kolokacijos
stun the audience |stun with beauty |stun into silence
Temos
emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
  • The magician's final trick stunned the audience.
  • Her sudden resignation stunned the whole company.
  • He was stunned by the beauty of the sunset.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
  • The news stunned everyone in the room.
  • Her song stunned the people at the party.
  • I was stunned by his kind words.
Daiktavardis technical B2 entity
3

Device that incapacitates with shock

A small weapon that uses electricity to stop a person or animal for a short time.

Sinonimai
taser (A brand name often used generically for similar devices.)
Kolokacijos
use a stun gun |carry a stun device
Temos
security |law enforcement |law |health |technology
Pavyzdžiai
  • The police officer carried a stun gun for protection.
  • Stun devices are sometimes used instead of firearms.
  • She bought a stun gun for self-defense.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
  • The guard has a stun gun.
  • A stun gun can stop an attacker for a short time.
  • Police may use a stun device instead of a real gun.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
stun
IPA
GB/stˈʌn/
US/stˈʌn/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
stun (1 skiemuo)
Stress on 1st syllable (stun)
Žodžio formos
Verb
  • Base: stun
  • 3rd Person Singular: stuns
  • Present Participle: stunning
  • Past: stunned
Žodžių šeima
Forms
stuns verb stunning verb B1 stunned verb
Related words
stunningly adverb
Advanced or less common
stunner noun
Gramatikos akcentai
  • Irregular present participle: stunning Verb
  • Irregular past: stunned Verb
Posakiai

stun grenade

1
/stˈʌn ɡɹənˈeɪd/
fixed phrase technical

Non-lethal disorienting explosive device

A special bomb that makes a loud noise and bright light to confuse people without hurting them badly.

Pavyzdžiai
  • The SWAT team threw a stun grenade into the room before entering.
  • Stun grenades are used to distract suspects during raids.

stun gun

2
/stˈʌn ɡˈʌn/
fixed phrase

Handheld electric shock weapon

A small tool you hold in your hand that uses electricity to stop someone for a short time.

Pavyzdžiai
  • Security guards are trained to use a stun gun safely.
  • She kept a stun gun in her bag for emergencies.

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