shocking

🇬🇧 UK/'ʃɒkiŋ/🇺🇸 US

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Definitions

adj.

Causing great surprise, disgust, or moral outrage; extremely bad or offensive.

令人震惊的，骇人的；极坏的

n.

The application of an electric shock.

电击

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

shockingother

=shocking

Common Collocations

1.shocking news令人震惊的消息
2.shocking revelation惊人的揭露
3.shocking behavior骇人的行为
4.truly shocking着实令人震惊

Example Sentences

1.
The shocking news of the plane crash left everyone speechless.
2.
It is shocking how little attention is paid to mental health in schools.
3.
The documentary revealed the shocking conditions inside the factory.

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