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单词 shocker
释义

shocker

noun

shock·​er ˈshä-kər How to pronounce shocker (audio)
: one that shocks
especially : something horrifying or offensive (such as a sensational film or work of fiction)

Example Sentences

The ending of the movie is a real shocker. Their divorce was a shocker.
Recent Examples on the Web Then in the 10th, Taylor Rogers surrendered a three-run home run to Randal Grichuk, sealing a 10-7 shocker at Coors Field. Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 This one wouldn’t be a huge shocker, as the Bearcats have already claimed a seat at the adult table with last year’s playoff appearance and future arrival in the Big 12. Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Of course, none of this should be a shocker to you. Declan Harty, Fortune, 9 June 2022 But here's the shocker; employee engagement is 88% higher at companies that discuss values every day compared with companies that talk about their values every few years. Mark Murphy, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 So what’s on his mind as the show moves beyond that shocker of a finale? Jessica Derschowitz, Variety, 8 Aug. 2022 The other Rodgers leaped into the air in front of a litany of Lions defenders and came down with a 61-yard pass on an untimed down that helped the Packers win a 27-23 shocker and fully complete the comeback from a 20-0 deficit. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2022 Derrickson gets granular in his admiration for Roman Polanski’s classic shocker, in which a pregnant woman (Mia Farrow) begins to suspect she might be surrounded by Satan worshipers. New York Times, 20 June 2022 The move comes as a shocker considering Chapek re-upped Rice to a new long-term deal last summer. Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1824, in the meaning defined above

shocker

noun

as in revelation

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • revelation
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  • jar
  • kicker
  • fillip
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