jolt

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Definitions

v.

To push, shake, or move abruptly; to shock someone into action or alertness.

使颠簸,猛推;使震惊,使警觉

n.

A sudden sharp shake or bump; a shock or surprise.

震动,颠簸;震惊,意外冲击

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
joltother
=jolt

Common Collocations

  • 1.give someone a jolt给某人一个惊吓
  • 2.electric jolt电击

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The sudden jolt of the train woke him from his sleep.

  • 2.

    The bad news gave him a jolt and he became more alert.

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