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jolt
dʒəʊlt
noun
wstrząs
Also
szarpnięcie(n)impuls(m)
Definition
A sudden, strong, and often unpleasant shock or movement.
Examples
The car hit a pothole and gave us a sudden jolt.
Samochód wpadł w dziurę i dał nam nagły wstrząs.
The news gave him a jolt of surprise.
Ta wiadomość wywołała u niego wstrząs zaskoczenia.
Collocations
a sudden jolta jolt of electricitya jolt of recognition
verb
wstrząsnąć
Also
szarpnąćwstrząsać
Definition
To move or make something move suddenly and violently, or to give someone a sudden shock.
Examples
The train jolted forward unexpectedly.
Pociąg niespodziewanie szarpnął do przodu.
The cold water jolted him awake.
Zimna woda wstrząsnęła nim, budząc go.
Collocations
jolt awakejolt forwardjolt into action
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