1690s, "offensive," present participle adjective from shock (v.1). From 1704 as "causing a jolt of indignation, horror, etc.;" from 1798 as "so bad as to be shocking." Related: Shockingly. Shocking pink introduced February 1937 by Italian-born fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli.
双语例句
1. It is shocking that humans can behave with such bestiality towards others.
令人震惊的是，人竟然能对同类下此毒手。
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2. I must have been in a shocking state last night.
昨晚我的情况一定很糟糕。
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3. It's shocking how students can't spell these days.