shock — a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃɑːk/
Korean meaning: 충격, 놀라게 하는 사건
Korean pronunciation: 샥 (강세: 샥)
Example Sentences
- Finding out that my math teacher used to be a rock star was quite a shock!
- The price of the coffee shocked me more than the caffeine did.
- It would shock you to know how many people are afraid of butterflies.
shock
NOUN//ʃɑːk//
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
The block destroyed the clock - what a shock!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 프랑스어 'choc'에서 유래되어 '충돌, 격돌'을 의미했습니다. 마치 두 물체가 세게 부딪히는 소리 'shock!'처럼 갑작스러운 충격을 표현하게 되었죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Finding out that my math teacher used to be a rock star was quite a shock!”
“The price of the coffee shocked me more than the caffeine did.”
“It would shock you to know how many people are afraid of butterflies.”
“My grandmother's bright pink hair color shocked the whole family at dinner.”
“The economic shock affected businesses worldwide.”
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