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