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shock
UK
/ʃɒk/
US
/ʃɑk/
shocks
pl
UK
/ʃɒk/
US
/ʃɑk/
Translations
The news of his sudden death was a great shock to everyone.
Новость о его внезапной смерти стала большим шоком для всех.
The financial crisis was a severe shock to the economy.
Финансовый кризис стал серьезным ударом для экономики.
The earthquake caused a significant shock to the region.
Землетрясение вызвало значительное потрясение в регионе.
Additional translations
Definitions
The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.
The shock from the earthquake was felt throughout the city.
The patient was in shock after the accident and needed immediate medical attention.
He had a shock of curly hair that was hard to tame.
He received a shock when he touched the live wire.
Workers left the harvested wheat standing in shocks across the field.
She was in complete shock when she heard the verdict.
shocked
Past Simple
shocked
Past Participle
shocking
Gerund
UK
/ʃɒk/
US
/ʃɑk/
Translations
The news will shock everyone.
Эта новость шокирует всех.
The sudden change in policy will shock the employees.
Внезапное изменение политики потрясет сотрудников.
Additional translations
Definitions
The news of the sudden resignation shocked everyone in the office.
The tragic accident shocked the entire community.
The faulty wire shocked him when he touched it.
UK
/ʃɒk/
US
/ʃɑk/
Used attributively before a noun to indicate something intended to cause a sudden impact or strong reaction.
Definitions
The campaign relied on shock tactics to gain public attention.
The vehicle's shock absorbers were replaced during the service.