send shock waves — to cause a feeling of shock or surprise that spreads widely and affects many people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to cause a feeling of shock or surprise that spreads widely and affects many people
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɛnd ʃɑk weɪvz/
Korean meaning: 충격파를 보내다, 큰 파장을 일으키다
Korean pronunciation: **센**드 **쇽** 웨**이**브즈
Example Sentences
- The CEO's sudden resignation sent shock waves through the company's stock price
- My mom's announcement that she's learning TikTok dances sent shock waves through our family dinner
- The discovery of water on Mars sent shock waves through the scientific community
send shock waves
NOUN//sɛnd ʃɑk weɪvz//
to cause a feeling of shock or surprise that spreads widely and affects many people
to cause a feeling of shock or surprise that spreads widely and affects many people
When the rock falls, it sends shock waves through all!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
물리학에서 폭발이나 충격으로 인한 압력파(shock wave)가 주변으로 전파되는 현상에서 유래된 표현으로, 1940년대부터 비유적으로 사용되기 시작했습니다
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO's sudden resignation sent shock waves through the company's stock price”
“My mom's announcement that she's learning TikTok dances sent shock waves through our family dinner”
“The discovery of water on Mars sent shock waves through the scientific community”
“His decision to quit social media and become a monk sent shock waves through his 2 million followers”
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