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单词 jolting
释义

jolt

1 of 2

noun

ˈjōlt How to pronounce jolt (audio)
1
: an abrupt, sharp, jerky blow or movement
awoke with a jolt
2
a(1)
: a sudden feeling of shock, surprise, or disappointment
the news gave them a jolt
(2)
: an event or development causing such a feeling
the defeat was quite a jolt
b
: a serious setback or reverse
a severe financial jolt
3
: a small but potent or bracing portion of something
a jolt of horseradish
jolty
ˈjōl-tē How to pronounce jolt (audio)
adjective

jolt

2 of 2

verb

jolted; jolting; jolts

transitive verb

1
a
: to disturb the composure of : shock
crudely jolted out of that mood Virginia Woolf
an announcement that jolted the community
b
: to interfere with roughly, abruptly, and disconcertingly
determination to pursue his own course was jolted badly F. L. Paxson
2
: to cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
passengers being jolted along a bumpy road
3
: to give a knock or blow to
specifically : to jar with a quick or hard blow

intransitive verb

: to move with a sudden jerky motion
jolter noun

Synonyms

Noun

  • bump
  • collision
  • concussion
  • crash
  • impact
  • impingement
  • jar
  • jounce
  • kick
  • shock
  • slam
  • smash
  • strike
  • wallop

Verb

  • agitate
  • bucket
  • convulse
  • jerk
  • jiggle
  • joggle
  • jounce
  • judder [chiefly British]
  • quake
  • quiver
  • shake
  • shudder
  • vibrate
  • wobble
  • wabble
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Example Sentences

Noun I sprang out of bed with a jolt. The car stopped with a jolt. I got quite a jolt when I heard the door slam. The defeat was quite a jolt to the team. The stock market suffered a major jolt yesterday. She needed a jolt of caffeine to start her day. The unexpected praise he received gave him a jolt of confidence. Verb The explosion jolted the ship. He was jolted forward when the bus stopped suddenly. The loud bang jolted me awake. The attack jolted the country into action. She jolted the medical world with her announcement. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
That shot seemed to give Pliskova a jolt of energy and confidence. New York Times, 10 July 2021 The immediate impact came on a day when the Mets and the Yankees, both working their way through difficult weeks with games against division rivals, turned to top prospects to offer some lineup depth and a bit of a jolt. New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 Fishermen in Massachusetts experienced a whale of a jolt after a massive humpback body slammed their boat. Sarah Rumpf, Fox News, 28 July 2022 Is dad a coffee aficionado — or just in need of a serious jolt of caffeine? Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 12 June 2022 Two weeks later, the Blueshirts are in need of another jolt for an offense that's produced just one five-on-five goal in the last three games. Vincent Z. Mercogliano, USA TODAY, 10 June 2022 Neither Wright nor Cooley could be expected to provide the kind of jolt the Devils need now. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2022 Some kind of jolt within my brain pushed me to look beyond the four walls of my comfortable bedroom, to put myself in the shoes of those girls who were too poor to have a period. Amika George, Washington Post, 25 May 2022 But with less than two minutes left, Connecticut was down nine points and in desperate need of a jolt. Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2022
Verb
Friday’s assault on Rushdie at Chautauqua should jolt us into acknowledging that the presumption of danger has become the norm for many writers. Ron Charles, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022 Turbulence, which causes planes to suddenly jolt while in flight, is considered a fairly normal occurrence and nothing to fear. Gina Martinez, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2022 The 59-year-old aims to change that and hopes the recent turmoil caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will jolt European leaders into action. Frank Jordans, Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2022 Democrats are hopeful that the possibility of Roe being overturned will jolt their voters into action. Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 6 May 2022 Investors hoping a strong start to earnings season would jolt the stock market from its slump haven’t gotten much satisfaction. Karen Langley And Pia Singh, WSJ, 17 July 2022 Occasionally the rock masses on either side of these faults jolt against each other instead of sliding slowly, leading to what are called strike-slip earthquakes. Sasha Warren, Scientific American, 24 June 2022 Its energetic photons can jolt electrons, liberating them and producing holes. Frank Wilczek, WSJ, 19 May 2022 The epicenter was about 78 miles west of the capital of Port-au-Prince, the US Geological Survey said, and aftershocks continued to jolt the area Sunday. BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

probably blend of obsolete joll to strike and jot to bump

First Known Use

Noun

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1596, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2

Kids Definition

jolt 1 of 2

verb

ˈjōlt How to pronounce jolt (audio)
jolted; jolting
1
: to move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
The train jolted to a stop.
2
: to cause to be upset
The bad news jolted us.

jolt

2 of 2

noun

1
: an abrupt jerky and usually powerful blow or movement
2
: a sudden shock or surprise
Lincoln Elementary needed a good jolt once in a while … Andrew Clements, Frindle

jolting 1 of 2

adjective

as in startling
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness the jolting news about our friend's premature death

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • startling
  • surprising
  • shocking
  • amazing
  • jarring
  • stunning
  • astonishing
  • unexpected
  • stupefying
  • wonderful
  • incredible
  • astounding
  • dumfounding
  • breathtaking
  • blindsiding
  • awesome
  • dumbfounding
  • jaw-dropping
  • miraculous
  • flabbergasting
  • staggering
  • eye-opening
  • awful
  • upsetting
  • unanticipated
  • unusual
  • unforeseen
  • discomfiting
  • disconcerting
  • extraordinary
  • bewildering
  • confusing
  • spectacular
  • wondrous
  • stupendous
  • confounding
  • perplexing
  • remarkable
  • dismaying
  • muddling
  • sublime
  • impressive
  • portentous
  • striking
  • noticeable
  • unimaginable
  • sensational
  • unannounced
  • marvelous
  • prodigious
  • uncommon
  • unbelievable
  • unlikely
  • befuddling
  • inconceivable
  • heart-stopping
  • incomprehensible
  • unthinkable
  • flustering
  • unwonted
  • marvellous
  • phenomenal
  • rare
  • notable
  • outstanding
  • nonplusing
  • conspicuous
  • nonplussing
  • fabulous
  • unique
  • singular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unsurprising
  • usual
  • ordinary
  • normal
  • customary
  • common
  • mundane
  • typical
  • unremarkable
  • unexceptional
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jolting

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verb

present participle of jolt
1
as in shaking
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements the roller coaster car jerked and jolted as it coursed along the old wooden tracks

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • shaking
  • shuddering
  • jerking
  • vibrating
  • quivering
  • trembling
  • shivering
  • jouncing
  • wobbling
  • swaying
  • convulsing
  • jiggling
  • twitching
  • quaking
  • juddering
  • agitating
  • swinging
  • throbbing
  • flickering
  • wabbling
  • rocking
  • thrilling
  • joggling
  • fluttering
  • waving
  • bucketing
  • chattering
  • pulsing
  • quavering
  • fluctuating
  • pulsating
  • undulating
  • oscillating
  • wavering
  • palpitating
  • doddering
  • beating
  • pitter-pattering
  • pit-a-patting
2
as in jerking
to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion she jolted the door open with her elbow

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • jerking
  • yanking
  • lurching
  • twitching
  • shaking
  • pulling
  • tugging
  • grabbing
  • bumping
  • hitching
  • bucking
  • jouncing
  • staggering
  • hoicking
  • tearing
  • dragging
  • jiggling
  • ripping
  • snatching
  • jogging
  • jigging
  • wrenching
  • plucking
  • joggling
  • lugging
  • tweaking
  • pitching
  • wringing
  • wresting
  • snapping (up)
3
as in shocking
to cause an unpleasant surprise for the sneak terrorist attack jolted the country out of its indolence and indifference

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • shocking
  • appalling
  • horrifying
  • startling
  • shaking
  • frightening
  • stunning
  • scaring
  • astonishing
  • terrifying
  • alarming
  • shaking up
  • outraging
  • overwhelming
  • stupefying
  • sickening
  • unsettling
  • amazing
  • disgusting
  • scarifying
  • unnerving
  • dismaying
  • flooring
  • disturbing
  • nauseating
  • dumbfounding
  • panicking
  • disquieting
  • disconcerting
  • spooking
  • upsetting
  • terrorizing
  • discomforting
  • revolting
  • astounding
  • distressing
  • dumfounding
  • offending
  • scandalizing
  • perturbing
  • flabbergasting
  • awing
  • knocking for a loop
  • daunting
  • dispiriting
  • repelling
  • frighting
  • affrighting
  • chilling
  • overpowering
  • displeasing
  • undoing
  • demoralizing
  • turning off
  • emasculating
  • unmanning
  • alaruming
  • crushing
  • bowling over
  • freaking (out)
  • discomposing
  • unstringing
  • weirding out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • gratifying
  • cushioning
  • pleasing
  • comforting
  • enticing
  • delighting
  • rejoicing
  • tickling
  • reassuring
  • charming
  • soothing
  • consoling
  • assuring
  • tempting
  • buffering
  • cheering
  • solacing
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