shock

Related to shock: septic shock, hypovolemic shock, cardiogenic shock

be in for a shock

To be guaranteed to receive or experience an unexpectedly jarring outcome, especially a negative one. If you think being a parent is easy, then you're in for a shock! Mary's been so sheltered all her life that she'll be in for a shock when she has to start paying her own bills.

culture shock

A sudden feeling of confusion or surprise when confronted by an unfamiliar situation or cultural environment. It is often a huge culture shock for American women traveling to the Middle East when they are expected to wear head scarves and be accompanied by a man at all times.

future shock

A sense of shock or anxiety experienced while trying to cope with rapid changes in society or technology. The phrase is attributed to American writer Alvin Toffler. I can't even imagine the future shock our grandparents' generation must feel with the breakneck pace of new technologies now.

get the shock of (one's) life

To have an extreme and sudden sensation of shock, surprise, or fear. Mary got the shock of her life when that car swerved right in front of her. I got the shock of my life when I noticed someone standing right behind me in the cellar. Little did he know that he would get the shock of his life when he crossed the threshold of the old mansion.

more than a little

Very; significantly. Usually said of a particular emotion. I'm more than a little disappointed that you won't be coming to the wedding, I must say. Tom is more than a little excited about starting his new job.

shell shock

1. dated Intense psychological damage or strain occurring as the result of prolonged combat engagement in warfare, resulting in myriad negative side effects such as nightmares, anxiety, emotional detachment, anger, and so on. The term was popularized during the First World War in reference to soldiers returning from combat; it is known in modern times as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and has expanded to cover the psychological damage caused by any kind of traumatic event. My brother came home with such terrible shell shock that I could no longer even converse with him as I had in the past. When you come back home with PTSD that doesn't line up with what they think shell shock ought to look like, it makes it hard for them to sympathize with you.

2. By extension, a state of utter disbelief, confusion, grief, or shock caused by a powerful and upsetting event. The family has been dealing with shell shock after finding out their father had gambled away their life savings. The fans seemed to be stricken with shell shock after their team—heavily favored to win the championship—were robbed of victory in the final seconds of the game.

shell-shocked

1. In a state of intense psychological strain, distress, or trauma as a result of prolonged engagement in combat warfare. The term was popularized during the First World War in reference to soldiers returning from combat; it is more commonly known in modern times as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and has expanded to cover the psychological damage caused by any kind of traumatic event. My brother was lucky enough to come home from the war alive, but he was shell-shocked for the rest of his life. You come back from war a little bit more cynical, a little less inclined to smile, and everyone immediately thinks you're shell-shocked.

2. In a state of utter disbelief, confusion, grief, or shock caused by a powerful and upsetting event. The family has been dealing with shell shock after finding out their father had gambled away their life savings. The fans seemed to be stricken with shell shock after their team—heavily favored to win the championship—were robbed of victory in the final seconds of the game.

shock and awe

The use of shocking, impressive, or intimidating tactics in order to achieve a certain reaction from others. Sometimes hyphenated. It is by no means unusual for political candidates to use shock and awe in their ads to smear or discredit their opponents. The government's shock-and-awe campaign about the dangers of drunk driving was controversial, but it has reduced the number of roadside deaths by nearly 15%.

shock horror

Ironically used to indicate that something is not surprising or horrific in the slighted. The CEO's comments about women being better suited to raising children has led to—shock horror—a huge and scathing backlash against him across the internet. Shock horror, my kids weren't too keen to try my new kale and broccoli casserole.

See also: horror, shock

shocks

The shock absorbers in a piece of machinery, especially a motor vehicle. The shocks are totally worn out on this old dirt bike. Whoever owned it last, they certainly weren't afraid of rough terrain. There must be a problem with the shocks, because I can feel every single bump in the road!

short sharp shock

A fast, severe punishment. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. He needs a short sharp shock to persuade him to change his ways and give up that life of crime.

short, sharp shock

1. A sudden and severe measure or punishment utilized to produce a quick and effective result. It is clear now that the policy of punishing young offenders with a short, sharp shock is much less effective than education and emotional training. The financial bailout was meant to be a short, sharp shock to the economy, but the country's sluggish recovery has meant it's been in place for far longer than intended.

2. An experience that is brief but intense. Our latest recipe gives a short, sharp shock of flavor that dissipates into a more mellow, long-lasting taste.

sticker shock

Shock or disappointment upon discovering that something costs much more than one expected or imagined. The "sticker" refers to the price tag. It was my first time ever having to replace a boiler, so I had quite the sticker shock when I learned how much a brand-new one would cost. My dad said he would buy me a car for my birthday, but I think he got a bit of sticker shock when we went down to the dealership.

the shock of (one's) life

An extreme and sudden sensation of shock, surprise, or fear. Often used after the verbs "get" or "give." Seeing the car swerve right in front of her gave Mary the shock of her life. I got the shock of my life when I noticed someone standing right behind me. Little did he know that he was in for the shock of his life when he crossed the threshold of the old mansion.

*the shock of one's life

Fig. a serious (emotional) shock. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; give one ~.) I opened the telegram and got the shock of my life. I had the shock of my life when I won $5,000.

culture shock

A state of confusion and anxiety experienced by someone upon encountering an alien environment. For example, It's not just jet lag-it's the culture shock of being in a new country. This term was first used by social scientists to describe, for example, the experience of a person moving from the country to a big city. It is now used more loosely, as in the example. [Late 1930s]

a short, sharp shock

BRITISH

A short, sharp shock is a punishment that is severe but only lasts for a short time. Many parents believe that a short sharp shock is at times necessary for naughty children.

shock horror

INFORMAL

People say shock horror to show that they are aware that people might be shocked or surprised by something they say. I felt intellectually superior despite — shock horror — my lack of qualifications. I even, shock horror, like the smell of fresh sweat on a woman. Note: This expression is used humorously.

See also: horror, shock

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

future shock

a state of distress or disorientation due to rapid social or technological change.

This phrase was coined by the American writer Alvin Toffler ( 1928–2016 ) in Horizon ( 1965 ), where he defines it as ‘the dizzying disorientation brought on by the premature arrival of the future’.

shock and awe

a name given to a US military strategy, developed in the 1990s, that relies on rapidly deployed overwhelming force to cow an enemy.

shock horror

used as an ironically exaggerated reaction to something shocking.

The expression encapsulates the hyperbole of newspaper headlines, especially those in tabloid papers.

2003 Film Inside Out She encourages one of the girls to consider a career in law—shock horror! – rather than deny her intellect and settle for homemaking.

See also: horror, shock

short, sharp shock

1 a brief but harsh custodial sentence imposed on offenders in an attempt to discourage them from committing further offences. 2 a severe measure taken in order to effect quick results.

The Home Secretary William Whitelaw advocated the short sharp shock as a form of corrective treatment for young offenders at the 1979 Conservative Party Conference; the deterrent value of such a regime was to be its severity rather than the length of time served.

more than a little exˈcited, ˈshocked, etc.

quite or very excited, shocked, etc: Peter was more than a little disappointed not to be chosen for the team. I was more than a little surprised to see it still there two days later.

ˌshock ˈhorror

(British English, informal, often humorous) used when you pretend to be shocked by something that is not really very serious or surprising: Shock horror! You’re actually on time for once!

See also: horror, shock

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

shocks

n. shock absorbers in an automobile. How much is a set of shocks for a buggy like this?

sticker shock

n. the shock at seeing just how much something new, usually an automobile, costs as determined by looking at the price tag or sticker. I went to a car dealer today, and I am still suffering from sticker shock.

sticker shock

Surprise at the high cost of an item. The term originated in the 1970s when government regulations substantially increased the cost of automobiles. It was soon transferred to any item or service regarded as unusually expensive. For example, “I had a case of sticker shock when I learned the annual cost of club membership exceeded $1,000.”

shell shock

Psychological adverse reaction to combat. The phrase originated during World War I when intensive enemy artillery bombarding caused soldiers in the trenches to suffer from a variety of traumas that ranged from moderate panic attacks to physical and emotional paralysis. Changes in warfare and psychological lingo caused the phrase to be replaced during the Second World War by “battle fatigue” and more recently to “posttraumatic stress disorder.”

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释义	shock Related to shock: septic shock, hypovolemic shock, cardiogenic shock be in for a shock To be guaranteed to receive or experience an unexpectedly jarring outcome, especially a negative one. If you think being a parent is easy, then you're in for a shock! Mary's been so sheltered all her life that she'll be in for a shock when she has to start paying her own bills. See also: shock culture shock A sudden feeling of confusion or surprise when confronted by an unfamiliar situation or cultural environment. It is often a huge culture shock for American women traveling to the Middle East when they are expected to wear head scarves and be accompanied by a man at all times. See also: culture, shock future shock A sense of shock or anxiety experienced while trying to cope with rapid changes in society or technology. The phrase is attributed to American writer Alvin Toffler. I can't even imagine the future shock our grandparents' generation must feel with the breakneck pace of new technologies now. See also: future, shock get the shock of (one's) life To have an extreme and sudden sensation of shock, surprise, or fear. Mary got the shock of her life when that car swerved right in front of her. I got the shock of my life when I noticed someone standing right behind me in the cellar. Little did he know that he would get the shock of his life when he crossed the threshold of the old mansion. See also: get, life, of, shock more than a little Very; significantly. Usually said of a particular emotion. I'm more than a little disappointed that you won't be coming to the wedding, I must say. Tom is more than a little excited about starting his new job. See also: little, more shell shock 1. dated Intense psychological damage or strain occurring as the result of prolonged combat engagement in warfare, resulting in myriad negative side effects such as nightmares, anxiety, emotional detachment, anger, and so on. The term was popularized during the First World War in reference to soldiers returning from combat; it is known in modern times as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and has expanded to cover the psychological damage caused by any kind of traumatic event. My brother came home with such terrible shell shock that I could no longer even converse with him as I had in the past. When you come back home with PTSD that doesn't line up with what they think shell shock ought to look like, it makes it hard for them to sympathize with you. 2. By extension, a state of utter disbelief, confusion, grief, or shock caused by a powerful and upsetting event. The family has been dealing with shell shock after finding out their father had gambled away their life savings. The fans seemed to be stricken with shell shock after their team—heavily favored to win the championship—were robbed of victory in the final seconds of the game. See also: shell, shock shell-shocked 1. In a state of intense psychological strain, distress, or trauma as a result of prolonged engagement in combat warfare. The term was popularized during the First World War in reference to soldiers returning from combat; it is more commonly known in modern times as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and has expanded to cover the psychological damage caused by any kind of traumatic event. My brother was lucky enough to come home from the war alive, but he was shell-shocked for the rest of his life. You come back from war a little bit more cynical, a little less inclined to smile, and everyone immediately thinks you're shell-shocked. 2. In a state of utter disbelief, confusion, grief, or shock caused by a powerful and upsetting event. The family has been dealing with shell shock after finding out their father had gambled away their life savings. The fans seemed to be stricken with shell shock after their team—heavily favored to win the championship—were robbed of victory in the final seconds of the game. shock and awe The use of shocking, impressive, or intimidating tactics in order to achieve a certain reaction from others. Sometimes hyphenated. It is by no means unusual for political candidates to use shock and awe in their ads to smear or discredit their opponents. The government's shock-and-awe campaign about the dangers of drunk driving was controversial, but it has reduced the number of roadside deaths by nearly 15%. See also: and, awe, shock shock horror Ironically used to indicate that something is not surprising or horrific in the slighted. The CEO's comments about women being better suited to raising children has led to—shock horror—a huge and scathing backlash against him across the internet. Shock horror, my kids weren't too keen to try my new kale and broccoli casserole. See also: horror, shock shocks The shock absorbers in a piece of machinery, especially a motor vehicle. The shocks are totally worn out on this old dirt bike. Whoever owned it last, they certainly weren't afraid of rough terrain. There must be a problem with the shocks, because I can feel every single bump in the road! See also: shock short sharp shock A fast, severe punishment. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. He needs a short sharp shock to persuade him to change his ways and give up that life of crime. See also: sharp, shock, short short, sharp shock 1. A sudden and severe measure or punishment utilized to produce a quick and effective result. It is clear now that the policy of punishing young offenders with a short, sharp shock is much less effective than education and emotional training. The financial bailout was meant to be a short, sharp shock to the economy, but the country's sluggish recovery has meant it's been in place for far longer than intended. 2. An experience that is brief but intense. Our latest recipe gives a short, sharp shock of flavor that dissipates into a more mellow, long-lasting taste. See also: sharp, shock sticker shock Shock or disappointment upon discovering that something costs much more than one expected or imagined. The "sticker" refers to the price tag. It was my first time ever having to replace a boiler, so I had quite the sticker shock when I learned how much a brand-new one would cost. My dad said he would buy me a car for my birthday, but I think he got a bit of sticker shock when we went down to the dealership. See also: shock, sticker the shock of (one's) life An extreme and sudden sensation of shock, surprise, or fear. Often used after the verbs "get" or "give." Seeing the car swerve right in front of her gave Mary the shock of her life. I got the shock of my life when I noticed someone standing right behind me. Little did he know that he was in for the shock of his life when he crossed the threshold of the old mansion. See also: life, of, shock Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. the shock of one's life Fig.* a serious (emotional) shock. (Typically: get ~; have ~; give one ~.) I opened the telegram and got the shock of my life. I had the shock of my life when I won $5,000. See also: life, of, shock McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. culture shock A state of confusion and anxiety experienced by someone upon encountering an alien environment. For example, It's not just jet lag-it's the culture shock of being in a new country. This term was first used by social scientists to describe, for example, the experience of a person moving from the country to a big city. It is now used more loosely, as in the example. [Late 1930s] See also: culture, shock The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a short, sharp shock BRITISH A short, sharp shock* is a punishment that is severe but only lasts for a short time. Many parents believe that a short sharp shock is at times necessary for naughty children. See also: sharp, shock shock horror INFORMAL People say shock horror to show that they are aware that people might be shocked or surprised by something they say. I felt intellectually superior despite — shock horror — my lack of qualifications. I even, shock horror, like the smell of fresh sweat on a woman. Note: This expression is used humorously. See also: horror, shock Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. future shock a state of distress or disorientation due to rapid social or technological change. This phrase was coined by the American writer Alvin Toffler ( 1928–2016 ) in Horizon ( 1965 ), where he defines it as ‘the dizzying disorientation brought on by the premature arrival of the future’. See also: future, shock shock and awe a name given to a US military strategy, developed in the 1990s, that relies on rapidly deployed overwhelming force to cow an enemy. See also: and, awe, shock shock horror used as an ironically exaggerated reaction to something shocking. The expression encapsulates the hyperbole of newspaper headlines, especially those in tabloid papers. 2003 Film Inside Out She encourages one of the girls to consider a career in law—shock horror! – rather than deny her intellect and settle for homemaking. See also: horror, shock short, sharp shock 1 a brief but harsh custodial sentence imposed on offenders in an attempt to discourage them from committing further offences. 2 a severe measure taken in order to effect quick results. The Home Secretary William Whitelaw advocated the short sharp shock as a form of corrective treatment for young offenders at the 1979 Conservative Party Conference; the deterrent value of such a regime was to be its severity rather than the length of time served. See also: sharp, shock Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary more than a little exˈcited, ˈshocked, etc. quite or very excited, shocked, etc: Peter was more than a little disappointed not to be chosen for the team. I was more than a little surprised to see it still there two days later. See also: little, more ˌshock ˈhorror (British English, informal, often humorous) used when you pretend to be shocked by something that is not really very serious or surprising: Shock horror! You’re actually on time for once! See also: horror, shock Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary shocks n. shock absorbers in an automobile. How much is a set of shocks for a buggy like this? See also: shock sticker shock n. the shock at seeing just how much something new, usually an automobile, costs as determined by looking at the price tag or sticker. I went to a car dealer today, and I am still suffering from sticker shock. See also: shock, sticker McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions sticker shock Surprise at the high cost of an item. The term originated in the 1970s when government regulations substantially increased the cost of automobiles. It was soon transferred to any item or service regarded as unusually expensive. For example, “I had a case of sticker shock when I learned the annual cost of club membership exceeded $1,000.” See also: shock, sticker The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer shell shock Psychological adverse reaction to combat. The phrase originated during World War I when intensive enemy artillery bombarding caused soldiers in the trenches to suffer from a variety of traumas that ranged from moderate panic attacks to physical and emotional paralysis. Changes in warfare and psychological lingo caused the phrase to be replaced during the Second World War by “battle fatigue” and more recently to “posttraumatic stress disorder.” See also: shell, shock Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price See also: be in for a shock be in for a treat jarring experience come out of the woodwork come/crawl out of the woodwork be in the chips dawn (up)on (one) dawn on all hell breaks loose all hell breaks/is let loose References in periodicals archive As reported in Table 1, almost one-third (33.4 percent) of the sample households experienced one most severe shock over the five-year recall period. To construct the broad group of shocks, households were classified into three groups- those that had not suffered any type of shock, those who face an income shock (natural/agriculture and economic shocks) and those who had an event of societal shock (health and social shocks). Shocks as a source of vulnerability: an empirical investigation from Pakistan Based on the results obtained from the investigation of the influence of the thermodynamic processes occurring in the shock absorbers of different constructions, these conclusions, which are important for the selection of the shock absorbers for sports cars, can be made: Theoretical evaluation of the influence of the thermodynamic processes on the selection of shock absorbers for sports cars Septic shock is the ultimate complication of sepsis. Inotrem awarded FDA Fast Track Designation for Nangibotide development programme for septic shock Compared with simply turning off the shocks, replacing the feared shocks with a neutral tone was associated with stronger activity in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex - an area critical for learning safety and inhibiting fear. Research finds better way to treat PTSD patients Shock was defined as a clinical state in which the recorded blood pressure was below the 5th centile for age or 2 standard deviations below the mean for age [5] and /or a state in which at least three of the following criteria for decreased perfusion were identified. A STUDY ON AETIOLOGY AND OUTCOME OF SHOCK IN CHILDREN She developed shock with multiorgan failure; her SOFA (Sequential Organ Failure Assessment) score at admission was 13. SESSIS-TRIGGERED TAKOTSUBO CARDIOMYOPATHTY: A SEVERE CASE RESCUED BY VENO-ATRIAL EXTRACORPOREAL MEMBRANE OXYGENATION In the pre-shale period, an unexpected negative oil supply shock causes a transitory increase in the price of oil. The Response of U.S. Investment to Oil Price Shocks: Does the Shale Boom Matter? analyzed the dispersion terms in the modified equation and theoretically derived the dispersion conditions for nonoscillatory shock capturing schemes, on which a series of dispersion controlled dissipative (DCD) schemes were set up [27, 28]. Hypersonic Flow Field Reconfiguration and Drag Reduction of Blunt Body with Spikes and Sideward Jets First, to what extent are these regularities due to transmission of shocks across countries, rather than simply correlated shocks? International Linkages and the Business Cycle: Lessons from Micro for Macro With the fast development of hardware and software resource, computational simulation is gradually introduced in the design of fire shock simulation tester. Shock Mechanism Analysis and Simulation of High-Power Hydraulic Shock Wave Simulator Although a subtle effect, the shock waves could help scientists explain how matter came to dominate antimatter in the universe. Shock waves rocked baby universe: study sheds light on magnetic fields' birth, antimatter mystery Miami, FL, September 28, 2016 --(PR.com)-- An innovative new product designed to serve an important function for any product that deploys shock absorbers, the Shock Latch, has been developed by inventor Kelvin Moorer of Detroit, Michigan. Write Concepts[TM] to Spearhead Marketing Campaign for Shock Latch Invention Boston Scientific announced results from an analysis of the LATITUDE database which evaluated the successful reduction of inappropriate shocks using the SMART Pass sensing filter in patients implanted with the EMBLEM Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator System. Boston Scientific announces data demonstrating success of SMART Pass
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