| 词汇 | shock |
| 释义 | IDIOMSLANG SHOCK cause (some) eyebrows to raise to shock people; to surprise and dismay people.John caused eyebrows to raise when he married a poor girl from Toledo.If you want to cause some eyebrows to raise, just start singing as you walk down the street. curl someone's hair and make someone's hair curl to frighten or alarm someone; to shock someone with sight, sound, or taste.Don't ever sneak up on me like that again. You really curled my hair.The horror film made my hair curl. drop a bomb(shell) and explode a bombshell; drop a brick to announce shocking or startling news. (Informal or slang.)They really dropped a bombshell when they announced that the mayor had cancer.Friday is a good day to drop a bomb like that. It gives the business world the weekend to recover.They must speak very carefully when they explode a bombshell like that.They really dropped a brick when they told the cause of her illness. get the shock of one's life to receive a serious (emotional) shock.I opened the telegram and got the shock of my life.I had the shock of my life when I won $5,000. give someone a start to startle someone; to make someone jerk or jump from a sudden fright.The thunderclap gave me quite a start.I didn't mean to give you a start. I should have knocked before I entered. hit (someone) like a ton of bricks to surprise, startle, or shock someone. (Informal.)Suddenly, the truth hit me like a ton of bricks.The sudden tax increase hit like a ton of bricks. Everyone became angry. jump out of one's skin to react strongly to shock or surprise. (Informal. Usually with nearly, almost, etc.)Oh! You really scared me. I nearly jumped out of my skin.Bill was so startled he almost jumped out of his skin. knock someone over with a feather to push over a person who is stunned, surprised, or awed by something extraordinary. (Folksy.)I was so surprised you could have knocked me over with a feather.When she heard the news, you could have knocked her over with a feather. knock the props out from under someone to destroy someone's emotional, financial, or moral underpinnings; to destroy someone's confidence.When you told Sally that she was due to be fired, you really knocked the props out from under her.I don't want to knock the props out from under you, but the bank is foreclosing on your mortgage. make someone's blood run cold to shock or horrify someone.The terrible story in the newspaper made my blood run cold.I could tell you things about prisons that would make your blood run cold. not believe one's eyes not to believe what one is seeing; to be shocked or dumbfounded at what one is seeing.I walked into the room and I couldn't believe my eyes. All the furniture had been stolen!When Jimmy opened his birthday present, he could hardly believe his eyes. Just what he wanted! of all the nerve how shocking; how dare (someone). (Informal. The speaker is exclaiming that someone is being very cheeky or rude.)How dare you talk to me that way! Of all the nerve!Imagine anyone coming to a formal dance in jeans. Of all the nerve! throw one's hands up in horror to be shocked; to raise one's hands as if one had been frightened.When Bill heard the bad news, he threw his hands up in horror.I could do no more. I had seen more than I could stand. I just threw up my hands in horror and screamed. be in for a shockTo be guaranteed to receive or experience an unexpectedly jarring outcome, especially a negative one. If you think being a parent is easy, then you're in for a shock! Mary's been so sheltered all her life that she'll be in for a shock when she has to start paying her own bills. culture shockA sudden feeling of confusion or surprise when confronted by an unfamiliar situation or cultural environment. It is often a huge culture shock for American women traveling to the Middle East when they are expected to wear head scarves and be accompanied by a man at all times. short sharp shockA fast, severe punishment. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. He needs a short sharp shock to persuade him to change his ways and give up that life of crime. future shockA sense of shock or anxiety experienced while trying to cope with rapid changes in society or technology. The phrase is attributed to American writer Alvin Toffler. I can't even imagine the future shock our grandparents' generation must feel with the breakneck pace of new technologies now. more than a littleVery; significantly. Usually said of a particular emotion. I'm more than a little disappointed that you won't be coming to the wedding, I must say. Tom is more than a little excited about starting his new job. shock and aweThe use of shocking, impressive, or intimidating tactics in order to achieve a certain reaction from others. Sometimes hyphenated. It is by no means unusual for political candidates to use shock and awe in their ads to smear or discredit their opponents. The government's shock-and-awe campaign about the dangers of drunk driving was controversial, but it has reduced the number of roadside deaths by nearly 15%. shock horrorIronically used to indicate that something is not surprising or horrific in the slighted. The CEO's comments about women being better suited to raising children has led to—shock horror—a huge and scathing backlash against him across the internet. Shock horror, my kids weren't too keen to try my new kale and broccoli casserole. short, sharp shock1. A sudden and severe measure or punishment utilized to produce a quick and effective result. It is clear now that the policy of punishing young offenders with a short, sharp shock is much less effective than education and emotional training. The financial bailout was meant to be a short, sharp shock to the economy, but the country's sluggish recovery has meant it's been in place for far longer than intended. 2. An experience that is brief but intense. Our latest recipe gives a short, sharp shock of flavor that dissipates into a more mellow, long-lasting taste. shell shock1. dated Intense psychological damage or strain occurring as the result of prolonged combat engagement in warfare, resulting in myriad negative side effects such as nightmares, anxiety, emotional detachment, anger, and so on. The term was popularized during the First World War in reference to soldiers returning from combat; it is known in modern times as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and has expanded to cover the psychological damage caused by any kind of traumatic event. My brother came home with such terrible shell shock that I could no longer even converse with him as I had in the past. When you come back home with PTSD that doesn't line up with what they think shell shock ought to look like, it makes it hard for them to sympathize with you. 2. By extension, a state of utter disbelief, confusion, grief, or shock caused by a powerful and upsetting event. The family has been dealing with shell shock after finding out their father had gambled away their life savings. The fans seemed to be stricken with shell shock after their team—heavily favored to win the championship—were robbed of victory in the final seconds of the game. shell-shocked1. In a state of intense psychological strain, distress, or trauma as a result of prolonged engagement in combat warfare. The term was popularized during the First World War in reference to soldiers returning from combat; it is more commonly known in modern times as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and has expanded to cover the psychological damage caused by any kind of traumatic event. My brother was lucky enough to come home from the war alive, but he was shell-shocked for the rest of his life. You come back from war a little bit more cynical, a little less inclined to smile, and everyone immediately thinks you're shell-shocked. 2. In a state of utter disbelief, confusion, grief, or shock caused by a powerful and upsetting event. The family has been dealing with shell shock after finding out their father had gambled away their life savings. The fans seemed to be stricken with shell shock after their team—heavily favored to win the championship—were robbed of victory in the final seconds of the game. shocksThe shock absorbers in a piece of machinery, especially a motor vehicle. The shocks are totally worn out on this old dirt bike. Whoever owned it last, they certainly weren't afraid of rough terrain. There must be a problem with the shocks, because I can feel every single bump in the road! sticker shockShock or disappointment upon discovering that something costs much more than one expected or imagined. The "sticker" refers to the price tag. It was my first time ever having to replace a boiler, so I had quite the sticker shock when I learned how much a brand-new one would cost. My dad said he would buy me a car for my birthday, but I think he got a bit of sticker shock when we went down to the dealership. the shock of (one's) lifeAn extreme and sudden sensation of shock, surprise, or fear. Often used after the verbs "get" or "give." Seeing the car swerve right in front of her gave Mary the shock of her life. I got the shock of my life when I noticed someone standing right behind me. Little did he know that he was in for the shock of his life when he crossed the threshold of the old mansion. *the shock of one's lifeFig. a serious (emotional) shock. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; give one ~.) I opened the telegram and got the shock of my life. I had the shock of my life when I won $5,000. culture shockA state of confusion and anxiety experienced by someone upon encountering an alien environment. For example, It's not just jet lag-it's the culture shock of being in a new country. This term was first used by social scientists to describe, for example, the experience of a person moving from the country to a big city. It is now used more loosely, as in the example. [Late 1930s] a short, sharp shockBRITISHA short, sharp shock is a punishment that is severe but only lasts for a short time. Many parents believe that a short sharp shock is at times necessary for naughty children. shock horrorINFORMALPeople say shock horror to show that they are aware that people might be shocked or surprised by something they say. I felt intellectually superior despite — shock horror — my lack of qualifications. I even, shock horror, like the smell of fresh sweat on a woman. Note: This expression is used humorously. future shocka state of distress or disorientation due to rapid social or technological change.This phrase was coined by the American writer Alvin Toffler ( 1928–2016 ) in Horizon ( 1965 ), where he defines it as ‘the dizzying disorientation brought on by the premature arrival of the future’. shock and awea name given to a US military strategy, developed in the 1990s, that relies on rapidly deployed overwhelming force to cow an enemy.shock horrorused as an ironically exaggerated reaction to something shocking.The expression encapsulates the hyperbole of newspaper headlines, especially those in tabloid papers. 2003 Film Inside Out She encourages one of the girls to consider a career in law—shock horror! – rather than deny her intellect and settle for homemaking. short, sharp shock1 a brief but harsh custodial sentence imposed on offenders in an attempt to discourage them from committing further offences. 2 a severe measure taken in order to effect quick results.The Home Secretary William Whitelaw advocated the short sharp shock as a form of corrective treatment for young offenders at the 1979 Conservative Party Conference; the deterrent value of such a regime was to be its severity rather than the length of time served. more than a little exˈcited, ˈshocked, etc.quite or very excited, shocked, etc: Peter was more than a little disappointed not to be chosen for the team.I was more than a little surprised to see it still there two days later.ˌshock ˈhorror(British English, informal, often humorous) used when you pretend to be shocked by something that is not really very serious or surprising: Shock horror! You’re actually on time for once!shocks n. shock absorbers in an automobile. How much is a set of shocks for a buggy like this? sticker shock n. the shock at seeing just how much something new, usually an automobile, costs as determined by looking at the price tag or sticker. I went to a car dealer today, and I am still suffering from sticker shock. sticker shockSurprise at the high cost of an item. The term originated in the 1970s when government regulations substantially increased the cost of automobiles. It was soon transferred to any item or service regarded as unusually expensive. For example, “I had a case of sticker shock when I learned the annual cost of club membership exceeded $1,000.” shell shockPsychological adverse reaction to combat. The phrase originated during World War I when intensive enemy artillery bombarding caused soldiers in the trenches to suffer from a variety of traumas that ranged from moderate panic attacks to physical and emotional paralysis. Changes in warfare and psychological lingo caused the phrase to be replaced during the Second World War by “battle fatigue” and more recently to “posttraumatic stress disorder.” |
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