shock
Significado: A sudden disturbance or surprise; a serious medical condition
Shock is a sudden disturbance causing strong feelings of surprise or upset, or a serious medical condition caused by injury or stress. As a verb, it means to surprise or horrify someone. 'Culture shock' is disorientation when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life. 'Electric shock' is a jolt from electricity.
Ejemplos
- The news of her resignation came as a complete shock. 她辞职的消息完全令人震惊。La noticia de su renuncia fue un shock total.彼女の辞任のニュースは完全な衝撃でした。그녀의 사임 소식은 완전한 충격이었습니다.
- He was treated for shock after the accident. 事故后他因休克接受了治疗。Fue tratado por shock después del accidente.彼は事故後ショック状態で治療を受けました。그는 사고 후 쇼크 상태로 치료를 받았습니다.
- I was shocked to hear about what had happened. 听到发生的事情我很震惊。Me sorprendió escuchar lo que había pasado.何が起こったかを聞いてショックを受けました。무슨 일이 있었는지 듣고 충격을 받았습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From French 'choc' meaning 'a clash' or 'a violent impact', from Old French 'choquer' (to strike against), possibly of Germanic origin. The emotional sense of sudden disturbance developed in the 18th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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