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shocking

UK/'ʃɒkiŋ/US
TOEFLB1

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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