shocks
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈʃɑks// UK //ʃˈɒks// shocks
n. sudden, surprising, and often upsetting events. They can also be the physical feelings you get when electricity or a hard hit passes through you.
n. sudden and disturbing physical or emotional disturbances; also refers to the physiological state of decreased blood pressure following trauma.
The news of the accident came as a series of shocks.
Economic shocks, such as a sudden rise in oil prices, can destabilize even the most robust national markets.
The patient was treated for physical shocks following the collision, while the community struggled to process the emotional shocks of losing such a prominent local figure so unexpectedly.
Usage
Frequently used in the plural when referring to multiple events or the mechanical components of a vehicle.