Jolt

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What Does Jolt Mean?

  • 震动
  • 猛推
  • 颠簸

Jolt Pronunciation

/dʒolt/

Jolt Definition

noun

Definition

A sudden, sharp movement or shock.

In ZH

突然的、剧烈的运动或冲击。

How to Use Jolt in a Sentence

  • When the stock market crashed, it felt like a jolt to the entire economy, like a caffeinated squirrel went berserk!
  • After trying out the new roller coaster, I experienced a jolt that jolted my lunch right out of me!
  • The news of the celebrity's surprise marriage was a jolt that left fans thinking they had just bitten into an extremely sour lemon!

Cultural Notes

Used often in contexts where something unexpected happens, like in news or daily life.

verb

Definition

To push or shake someone or something abruptly.

In ZH

突然推或摇动某人或某物。

How to Use Jolt in a Sentence

  • I accidentally jolted my friend while she was sipping coffee. Let's just say we both needed a nap after that!
  • He jolted the vending machine, hoping for a snack, but all he got was a jolt of disappointment!
  • When the bus driver hit the brakes unexpectedly, we all jolted forward, and I thought I was part of a comedy skit!

Cultural Notes

Often used to describe physical actions or situations, but can also apply metaphorically to emotional shocks.