LEARNit Dictionary

shock

noun
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1
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a strong feeling of surprise as a result of something happening, especially something unpleasant; the event that causes this feeling
شوک, بهت, تکان
see also culture shock, sticker shock
2
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a serious medical condition, usually the result of injury in which a person has lost a lot of blood and they are extremely weak
شوک, وضعیت بحرانی بدن
Many passengers were treated for shock.
She was taken to hospital suffering from shock.
Others seemed in shock, waiting to be told what to do next.
He isn’t seriously injured but he is in a state of shock.
He had gone into shock and was shaking violently.
see also anaphylactic shock, shell shock, toxic shock syndrome
3
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a violent shaking movement that is caused by an explosion, earthquake, etc.
تکان شدید, ضربه
The shock of the explosion could be felt six miles away.
The bumper absorbs shock on impact.
compare aftershock
4
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a sudden flow of electricity through a part of the body, causing pain and sometimes death
برق‌گرفتگی
Don't touch that wire or you'll get a shock.
He gave himself a mild shock while changing a light bulb.
5
a thick mass of hair on a person’s head
توده مو, انبوه مو
She's a large plump woman with a shock of red hair.
verb
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1
B2
to surprise and upset somebody
شکه کردن, مبهوت کردن, شوک وارد کردن, غافلگیر کردن
2
B2
to make somebody feel offended or full of horror
وحشت زده کردن, آزرده کردن
These movies deliberately set out to shock.
She enjoys shocking people by saying outrageous things.
He had old-fashioned ideas and was easily shocked.
Do you think its possible to shock an audience anymore?