shell-shocked
US /ˈʃel.ʃɑkt/
UK /ˈʃel.ʃɑkt/
1.
饱受战争创伤的, 震惊的
suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of combat experience
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The veteran returned home shell-shocked from the war.
这位老兵从战场归来，饱受战争创伤。
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His eyes had a distant, shell-shocked look.
他的眼神遥远而饱受战争创伤。
2.
震惊的, 目瞪口呆的
extremely surprised or confused by something unexpected
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She was completely shell-shocked by the sudden news of his resignation.
她对他的突然辞职消息感到完全震惊。
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The audience was left shell-shocked by the twist ending of the movie.
电影的结局出人意料，观众们都震惊不已。