shock Význam & definícia

Význam shock v slovenčine

• 0 (the emotional or physical reaction to) a sudden, unexpected, and usually unpleasant event or experience:

  • Her mother's death came as a great shock - it was so unexpected.

  • It was such a loud crash - it gave me/I got quite a shock.

  • It was a shock to see her looking so ill.

  • I was in (a state of) shock for about two weeks after the accident.

  • UK Manchester City suffered a shock defeat (= completely unexpected defeat) at the weekend.

  • It's really hard getting back to work after three months off - it's quite a shock to the system.

• 1 an electric shock :

  • Ow! - I got a shock from that lamp!

• 2 a medical condition caused by severe injury, pain, loss of blood, or fear that slows down the flow of blood around the body:

  • Several passengers from the wrecked vehicle were taken to hospital suffering from shock.

• 3 the effect of one object violently hitting another, causing damage or a slight movement:

  • For running on hard roads, you need shoes with extra cushioning to absorb (= reduce) the shock.

• 4 a feeling of being offended or upset by something you consider wrong or unacceptable:

  • You should have seen the look of shock on her face when he started swearing!

• 5 a large and noticeable mass of hair:

  • The baby had a shock of bright red hair.

• 6 to offend or upset someone by doing or saying something that they consider is immoral or unacceptable:

  • The advertisements were designed to shock - that was the whole point of the campaign.

  • [ + obj + to infinitive ] I think it shocks him to hear women talking about sex.

• 7 to make someone feel upset or surprised:

  • The photographs of starving children shocked people into giving money.

  • The news of the accident shocked the family deeply.

• 8 a sudden, unexpected, and often unpleasant or offensive event, or the emotional or physical reaction to such an event:

  • [ C ] It was kind of a shock to hear they wanted to throw it out.

  • [ U ] She was going into shock – her flesh was becoming chilled and her muscles were contracting.

• 9 the effect, often including damage or slight movement, of one object hitting another forcefully:

  • Running shoes lose their ability to absorb shock.

• 10 a current of electricity going through the body:

  • If that cord is pulled loose, you’ll get a shock from the plug.

• 11 to make someone suddenly feel very upset or surprised:

  • [ T ] Her painting might shock viewers.

  • [ I ] The ads were designed to shock.