shock

1 of 6

noun (1)

ˈshäk

often attributive

a(1)

: a sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance

(2)

: a disturbance in the equilibrium or permanence of something

: something that causes such disturbance

the loss came as a shock

: a state of being so disturbed

were in shock after they heard the news

: a state of profound depression of the vital processes associated with reduced blood volume and pressure and caused usually by severe especially crushing injuries, hemorrhage, or burns

: sudden stimulation of the nerves and convulsive contraction of the muscles caused by the discharge of electricity through the animal body

: shock absorber

: a violent shake or jar : concussion

: an effect of such violence

: stroke sense 5

: coronary thrombosis

: the impact or encounter of individuals or groups in combat

shock

2 of 6

verb (1)

shocked; shocking; shocks

transitive verb

: to strike with surprise, terror, horror, or disgust

: to cause to undergo a physical or nervous shock

: to subject to the action of an electrical discharge

: to drive by or as if by a shock

intransitive verb

: to cause surprise or shock

an exhibit meant to shock

: to meet with a shock : collide

cooking : to halt further cooking of (a vegetable) by submerging in ice water

If you blanch and shock your vegetables (cook them quickly in boiling water, then immerse them in ice water), you'll get a perfectly cooked texture and a nice vibrant color. Once you've done that, you can easily sauté, dress, or grill them.

Amanda Freitag

Another way to prevent overcooking is to shock the asparagus in an ice bath … The cold water will stop the cooking process as well as bring out the vegetable's naturally bright color and maintain its crisp texture.

Grace Haynes

shockable

ˈshä-kə-bəl How to pronounce shock (audio)

adjective

shock

3 of 6

noun (2)

: a thick bushy mass (as of hair)

shock

4 of 6

adjective

: bushy, shaggy

shock

5 of 6

noun (3)

: a pile of sheaves of grain or stalks of corn set up in a field with the butt ends down

shock

6 of 6

verb (2)

shocked; shocking; shocks

transitive verb

: to collect into shocks

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle French choc, from choquer to strike against, from Old French choquier, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch schocken to jolt

Adjective

perhaps from shock entry 5

Noun (3)

Middle English; akin to Middle High German schoc heap

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 7

Verb (1)

1575, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 2

Noun (2)

1819, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1681, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

shock 1 of 4

noun

ˈshäk

: a bunch of sheaves of grain or stalks of corn set on end (as in a field)

shock

2 of 4

noun

: a sudden strong unpleasant or upsetting feeling

a shock of surprise

: something that causes a sudden unpleasant or upsetting feeling

His resignation came as a shock.

: a severe shake, jerk, or impact

an earthquake shock

: the effect of a charge of electricity passing through the body of a person or animal

: a serious bodily reaction that usually follows severe injury or large loss of blood

shock

3 of 4

verb

shocked; shocking

: to strike with surprise, horror, or disgust

Their behavior shocked us.

: to affect by a charge of electricity

: to move to action especially by causing upset, surprise, or disgust

"Oh, Davy," said Dora primly, shocked into speaking …

Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea

shock

4 of 4

noun

: a thick bushy mass

a shock of red hair

Medical Definition

shock 1 of 2

noun

ˈshäk

: a sudden or violent disturbance in the mental or emotional faculties

: a state of profound depression of the vital processes of the body that is characterized by pallor, rapid but weak pulse, rapid and shallow respiration, reduced total blood volume, and low blood pressure and that is caused usually by severe especially crushing injuries, hemorrhage, burns, or major surgery

: sudden stimulation of the nerves or convulsive contraction of the muscles that is caused by the discharge through the animal body of electricity from a charged source compare electroconvulsive therapy

shock

2 of 2

transitive verb

: to cause to undergo a physical or nervous shock

: to subject to the action of an electrical discharge

单词	shockers
释义	shock 1 of 6 noun (1) ˈshäk often attributive 1 a(1) : a sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance (2) : a disturbance in the equilibrium or permanence of something b : something that causes such disturbance the loss came as a shock c : a state of being so disturbed were in shock after they heard the news 2 : a state of profound depression of the vital processes associated with reduced blood volume and pressure and caused usually by severe especially crushing injuries, hemorrhage, or burns 3 : sudden stimulation of the nerves and convulsive contraction of the muscles caused by the discharge of electricity through the animal body 4 : shock absorber 5 a : a violent shake or jar : concussion b : an effect of such violence 6 a : stroke sense 5 b : coronary thrombosis 7 : the impact or encounter of individuals or groups in combat shock 2 of 6 verb (1) shocked; shocking; shocks transitive verb 1 a : to strike with surprise, terror, horror, or disgust b : to cause to undergo a physical or nervous shock c : to subject to the action of an electrical discharge 2 : to drive by or as if by a shock intransitive verb 1 : to cause surprise or shock an exhibit meant to shock 2 : to meet with a shock : collide 3 cooking : to halt further cooking of (a vegetable) by submerging in ice water If you blanch and shock your vegetables (cook them quickly in boiling water, then immerse them in ice water), you'll get a perfectly cooked texture and a nice vibrant color. Once you've done that, you can easily sauté, dress, or grill them. Amanda Freitag Another way to prevent overcooking is to shock the asparagus in an ice bath … The cold water will stop the cooking process as well as bring out the vegetable's naturally bright color and maintain its crisp texture. Grace Haynes shockable ˈshä-kə-bəl adjective shock 3 of 6 noun (2) : a thick bushy mass (as of hair) shock 4 of 6 adjective : bushy, shaggy shock 5 of 6 noun (3) : a pile of sheaves of grain or stalks of corn set up in a field with the butt ends down shock 6 of 6 verb (2) shocked; shocking; shocks transitive verb : to collect into shocks Synonyms Noun (1) bump collision concussion crash impact impingement jar jolt jounce kick slam smash strike wallop Verb (1) appall appal floor jolt shake up See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle French choc, from choquer to strike against, from Old French choquier, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch schocken to jolt Adjective perhaps from shock entry 5 Noun (3) Middle English; akin to Middle High German schoc heap First Known Use Noun (1) 1565, in the meaning defined at sense 7 Verb (1) 1575, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 2 Noun (2) 1819, in the meaning defined above Adjective 1681, in the meaning defined above Noun (3) 14th century, in the meaning defined above Verb (2) 15th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing shock anaphylactic shock anti-shock a shock to the/someone's system future shock bow shock culture shock in a state of shock heat shock protein in for a rude shock insulin shock rude shock shock absorber shock front shock horror shock jock shock of someone's life shock radio/TV shock value sticker shock toxic shock syndrome toxic shock septic shock osmotic shock shell shock shock tube shock troops shock tactics shock therapy shock wave See More anaphylactic shock anti-shock a shock to the/someone's system future shock bow shock culture shock in a state of shock heat shock protein in for a rude shock insulin shock rude shock shock absorber shock front shock horror shock jock shock of someone's life shock radio/TV shock value sticker shock toxic shock syndrome toxic shock septic shock osmotic shock shell shock shock tube shock troops shock tactics shock therapy shock wave See More Kids Definition shock 1 of 4 noun ˈshäk : a bunch of sheaves of grain or stalks of corn set on end (as in a field) shock 2 of 4 noun 1 : a sudden strong unpleasant or upsetting feeling a shock of surprise 2 : something that causes a sudden unpleasant or upsetting feeling His resignation came as a shock. 3 : a severe shake, jerk, or impact an earthquake shock 4 : the effect of a charge of electricity passing through the body of a person or animal 5 : a serious bodily reaction that usually follows severe injury or large loss of blood shock 3 of 4 verb shocked; shocking 1 : to strike with surprise, horror, or disgust Their behavior shocked us. 2 : to affect by a charge of electricity 3 : to move to action especially by causing upset, surprise, or disgust "Oh, Davy," said Dora primly, shocked into speaking … Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea shock 4 of 4 noun : a thick bushy mass a shock of red hair Medical Definition shock 1 of 2 noun ˈshäk 1 : a sudden or violent disturbance in the mental or emotional faculties 2 : a state of profound depression of the vital processes of the body that is characterized by pallor, rapid but weak pulse, rapid and shallow respiration, reduced total blood volume, and low blood pressure and that is caused usually by severe especially crushing injuries, hemorrhage, burns, or major surgery 3 : sudden stimulation of the nerves or convulsive contraction of the muscles that is caused by the discharge through the animal body of electricity from a charged source compare electroconvulsive therapy shock 2 of 2 transitive verb 1 : to cause to undergo a physical or nervous shock 2 : to subject to the action of an electrical discharge Legal Definition shock adjective : of, relating to, or being a criminal sentence or condition of release involving participation in a program of vigorous physical training, discipline, regimentation, and rehabilitation therapy shock incarceration shock probation shock parole shockers noun plural of shocker as in revelations Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance revelations shocks bombshells eye-openers surprises stunners jaw-droppers jolts wonders thunderclaps amazements jars twists marvels fillips kickers wrinkles kicks
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