noun · B2 · Often · both

shock

шок

Meaning of shock

sudden disturbance

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EN-UK/ˈʃɒk/
EN-US/ˈʃɑk/
RU[ˈʂok]
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shock with Russian translation

shock usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

She experienced shock after reading the unexpected letter.

Она испытала шок, прочитав неожиданное письмо.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The news caused the family to be in shock for days.

Эта новость вызвала шок у семьи на несколько дней.

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shock synonyms

Related words worth learning together

shock
сильное, внезапное эмоциональное или физическое потрясение; часто негативное
surprise
удивление, неожиданность; обычно менее интенсивно и может быть положительным или нейтральным
astonishment
изумление, сильное удивление; чаще положительное или нейтральное, с оттенком восхищения
amazement
изумление, сильное восхищённое удивление; чаще положительное
consternation
испуганное беспокойство и растерянность; слово формальное и литературное
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🇬🇧en

сильное, внезапное эмоциональное или физическое потрясение; часто негативное

B2Very Often

The news of his arrest was a shock to everyone.

🇬🇧en

удивление, неожиданность; обычно менее интенсивно и может быть положительным или нейтральным

B2Very Often

Her arrival was a complete surprise.

🇬🇧en

изумление, сильное удивление; чаще положительное или нейтральное, с оттенком восхищения

B2Often

To her astonishment, the test results were perfect.

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🇬🇧en
amazement

изумление, сильное восхищённое удивление; чаще положительное

B2Often

The audience watched in amazement.

C
🇬🇧en
consternation

испуганное беспокойство и растерянность; слово формальное и литературное

B2Rarely

The announcement was met with consternation.

D
🇬🇧en
dismay

тревога и разочарование; негативная реакция на нежелательное или неожиданное событие

B2Often

To his dismay, the flight was canceled.

D
🇬🇧en
disbelief

недоверие, невозможность поверить; когнитивная реакция, не обязательно эмоционально интенсивная

B2Often

She stared in disbelief at the broken vase.

S
🇬🇧en
startlement

внезапный испуг или вздрагивание; кратковременная физическая реакция на неожиданность

B2Rarely

The loud noise caused a startlement among the crowd.

B
🇬🇧en
bewilderment

замешательство, растерянность; состояние путаницы, не столько эмоциональный шок, сколько когнитивная дезориентация

B2Often

He looked around in bewilderment.

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What does shock mean?

sudden disturbance

How do you pronounce shock?

shock is pronounced as /ˈʃɒk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is shock 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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