shocks
word · lemma: shock
Definition
Unexpected or strong emotional reactions, or the devices in vehicles called 'shock absorbers' that help smooth the ride.
Usage & Nuances
'Shocks' can mean intense emotional events ('shocks of bad news') or the parts in cars ('car shocks'). In cars, it's short for 'shock absorbers.' Context is key. Not commonly used for electricity in this plural form.
Spanish: choques - amortiguadoresPortuguese (BR): choques - amortecedoresPortuguese (PT): choques - amortecedoresChinese (Simplified): 震惊 - 减震器Chinese (Traditional): 震驚 - 減震器Hindi: झटके - शॉक एब्ज़ॉर्बरArabic: صدمات - ممتص الصدماتBengali: আঘাত - ধাক্কা - শক অ্যাবজর্ভারRussian: шоки - потрясения - амортизаторыJapanese: 衝撃 - ショックアブソーバーVietnamese: cú sốc - bộ giảm xócKorean: 충격 - 충격흡수장치Turkish: şok - şok emicilerUrdu: صدمے - جھٹکے - شاک ابزاربرIndonesian: kejutan - peredam kejut
Example Sentences
The bad news gave him several shocks.
basic
My car needs new shocks.
basic
Life is full of surprises and shocks.
basic
He went through a lot of shocks after moving to a new country.
natural
After all those shocks, she learned to expect the unexpected.
natural
The shocks on her bike are totally worn out, so every bump feels huge.
natural