electric shock
US /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ʃɑk/
UK /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ʃɑk/
1.
电击, 触电
a sudden painful feeling caused by electricity passing through the body
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He received an electric shock when he touched the exposed wire.
他碰到裸露的电线时，受到了电击。
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Always be careful to avoid an electric shock when working with appliances.
操作电器时务必小心，避免触电。