shock
shock
sudden disturbance
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shock with Russian translation
shock usage examples
Она испытала шок, прочитав неожиданное письмо.
She experienced shock after reading the unexpected letter.
Эта новость вызвала шок у семьи на несколько дней.
The news caused the family to be in shock for days.
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shock belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
shock synonyms
What's the difference between shock / surprise / astonishment / amazement / consternation / dismay
a sudden, severe emotional or physical upset; typically intense and negative
The news of his arrest was a shock to everyone.
Новость о его аресте стала шоком для всех.
an unexpected event or feeling that is usually milder than shock and can be positive or neutral
Her arrival was a complete surprise.
Ее приезд был полной неожиданностью.
a strong feeling of surprise and wonder, often positive or admiring rather than traumatic
To her astonishment, the test results were perfect.
К её изумлению результаты теста были идеальными.
a feeling of great surprise and wonder, often with admiration and positive connotation
The audience watched in amazement.
Публика смотрела с изумлением.
a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected and worrying; formal in tone
The announcement was met with consternation.
Объявление вызвало тревогу и растерянность.
sudden disappointment and distress caused by something unexpected and unpleasant
To his dismay, the flight was canceled.
К его огорчению рейс был отменён.
inability or refusal to accept that something is true; more cognitive than purely emotional
She stared in disbelief at the broken vase.
Она смотрела с недоверием на разбитую вазу.
a sudden shock or involuntary reaction to a surprise; usually brief and physical
The loud noise caused a startlement among the crowd.
Громкий шум вызвал вздрагивание у толпы.
a state of confusion or puzzlement; cognitive disorientation rather than a strong emotional shock
He looked around in bewilderment.
Он озадаченно огляделся.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce shock and what this word means
shock translation: шок. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce shock
/ˈʃɒk/
shock translation
шок
shock examples
She experienced shock after reading the unexpected letter.
shock transcription
/ˈʃɒk/, /ˈʃɑk/
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Questions about this word
shock meaning: what does it mean?
sudden disturbance
shock pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
shock is pronounced as /ˈʃɒk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
shock definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She experienced shock after reading the unexpected letter. Translation: Она испытала шок, прочитав неожиданное письмо.
Is shock part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, shock (шок) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is shock part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, shock (шок) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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