shell-shocked
US /ˈʃel.ʃɑkt/
UK /ˈʃel.ʃɑkt/
形容詞
1.
飽受戰爭創傷的, 震驚的
suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of combat experience
範例:
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The veteran returned home shell-shocked from the war.
這位老兵從戰場歸來，飽受戰爭創傷。
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His eyes had a distant, shell-shocked look.
他的眼神遙遠而飽受戰爭創傷。
2.
震驚的, 目瞪口呆的
extremely surprised or confused by something unexpected
範例:
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She was completely shell-shocked by the sudden news of his resignation.
她對他的突然辭職消息感到完全震驚。
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The audience was left shell-shocked by the twist ending of the movie.
電影的結局出人意料，觀眾們都震驚不已。
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