shock
gb/ʃˈɑk/ us/ʃˈɑk/
A2
Engleză
~ 2100
sokk, keringési sokk, áramütés, sokkol, megdöbbent, megráz, lökés, rázkódás, ütés
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
sokk
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
to be in shock
She was in shock after hearing the news.
Sokkban volt, miután meghallotta a hírt.
The sudden announcement left everyone in shock.
A hirtelen bejelentés mindenkit sokként ért.
He stared at the scene in total shock.
Her face showed shock and confusion.
The shock of the accident stayed with him for weeks.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I was in shock when I saw the fire.
Sokkot kaptam, amikor megláttam a tüzet.
She felt shock when she heard the loud noise.
Sokkot kapott, amikor meghallotta a hangos zajt.
He stood in shock after the bad news.
They were in shock after the big storm.
The shock made her cry.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shock' (emotional reaction) with 'electric shock' (physical injury from electricity). Context is important.
Sens
Sudden strong emotional reaction
Colocații
in shock
|get a shock
|feel shock
|shock and disbelief
Sinonime
surprise (Less intense and can be positive or negative.)
|
astonishment (Stronger than 'surprise', often with wonder.)
Antonime
calmness (A state of being relaxed and not emotionally disturbed.)
Teme
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A strong and sudden feeling of surprise or upset.
A sudden and intense feeling of surprise, fear, or distress caused by an unexpected event.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
sokk
B2
The patient went into shock after losing too much blood.
A beteg sokkos állapotba került, miután túl sok vért vesztett.
Shock can be fatal if not treated quickly.
A keringési sokk halálos lehet, ha nem kezelik időben.
Doctors worked to prevent her from going into shock.
Severe allergic reactions can cause shock.
Shock requires immediate medical attention.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He went into shock after the accident.
A baleset után sokkos állapotba került.
Shock can kill if you do not get help.
A keringési sokk halálos lehet, ha az ember nem kap segítséget.
The nurse checked for signs of shock.
Shock happens when the body has low blood flow.
They treated him for shock.
Greșeală frecventă:
Some learners confuse this with emotional shock; medical shock is about the body, not feelings.
Sens
Life-threatening medical state
Colocații
go into shock
|treat shock
|shock symptoms
Sinonime
circulatory collapse (Technical medical term for severe loss of blood flow.)
Antonime
stability (A normal, healthy physical condition without sudden decline.)
Teme
health
|medicine
Definiție
A dangerous health problem when the body does not get enough blood to work well.
A serious medical condition in which the body does not get enough blood flow, leading to organ failure if untreated.
SUBSTANTIV
A2
3
áramütés
B1
He got a mild electric shock from the toaster.
Enyhe áramütést kapott a kenyérpirítótól.
Electric shocks can be dangerous.
Az áramütés veszélyes lehet.
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I got a shock from the plug.
Áramütést kaptam a villásdugótól.
He had a small electric shock.
Kisebb áramütést kapott.
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.
Sens
Injury from electric current
Colocații
electric shock
|mild shock
|get a shock
Sinonime
electrocution (Refers specifically to death or severe injury from electric current.)
Antonime
safety (The state of being unharmed and out of danger.)
Teme
science
|safety
|health
|body
Definiție
A hurt or jolt you get when electricity goes through your body.
A sudden physical jolt or injury caused by electricity passing through the body.
VERB
B1
4
Tipar de utilizare:
to shock [someone]
The news will shock many people.
A hír sokakat sokkol majd.
His rude comment shocked everyone at the table.
A durva megjegyzése az asztalnál ülőket mind megdöbbentette.
The violence in the movie shocked her.
It shocked me to learn the truth.
The teacher's sudden resignation shocked the students.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The story will shock you.
A történet sokkolni fog.
His words shocked me.
Megdöbbentettek a szavai.
It shocked her to see the mess.
The bad news shocked them.
He shocked us with his choice.
Sens
To greatly surprise or upset someone suddenly
Colocații
shock the public
|shock someone deeply
|shock into action
Sinonime
upset (Less intense and more general emotional disturbance.)
|
startle (More about brief surprise, often with movement.)
Antonime
reassure (To make someone feel calm and safe instead of upset.)
Teme
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To make someone feel strong surprise or upset suddenly.
To cause someone to feel sudden intense surprise, fear, or disgust.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
5
The building collapsed under the shock of the explosion.
Az épület összedőlt a robbanás lökéshullámától.
The car's suspension absorbs shocks from the road.
Az autó felfüggesztése elnyeli az úthibák okozta rázkódásokat.
Earthquakes send powerful shocks through the ground.
The army was not prepared for the initial shock of attack.
Shock waves were felt miles away.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The car hit a bump and I felt a shock.
Az autó ráment egy bukkanóra, és éreztem egy lökést.
An earthquake sends shocks through the ground.
A földrengés rázkódásokat kelt a talajban.
The machine can take strong shocks.
They felt the shock from far away.
The bridge broke under the shock.
Sens
Sudden physical or metaphorical impact
Colocații
shock wave
|absorb shock
|shock absorber
Sinonime
impact (More general term for forceful contact.)
Antonime
stability (Lack of sudden movement or disturbance.)
Teme
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A sudden hit, movement, or change that causes damage or problems.
A sudden forceful impact or disturbance that causes a change or damage.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
shock
IPA
GB/ʃˈɑk/
US/ʃˈɑk/
Silabe și accent
shock (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (shock)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: shock
- Plural: shock, shocks
Verb
- Base: shock
- 3rd Person Singular: shocks
- Present Participle: shocking
- Past: shocked
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
Related words
shockingly
adverb
shocker
noun
Advanced or less common
aftershock
noun
shockproof
adjective
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.