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shocker
When referring to a surprising event, "shocker" is predominantly informal. It is often used with intensifiers like "real," "total," or "complete" to emphasize the degree of surprise. In many contexts, it can be used sarcastically to describe something that is actually predictable, though the literal meaning remains a genuine surprise.
Compared to "shock," which describes the feeling or the state of being surprised, "shocker" refers to the specific event or piece of news itself. It carries a more conversational tone and is less likely to be found in formal reporting or academic writing.
In the context of a device, "shocker" is a colloquial term. While it clearly describes a tool that delivers an electric shock (like a stun gun or a prank toy), more technical or legal terms like "conducted energy device" or "taser" are used in professional or official settings.
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例文
Wait, he actually resigned? Now that is a shocker.
The final plot twist in the movie was a complete shocker.
I cannot believe the underdog won the championship; what a shocker.
The detective found a small electric shocker hidden in the suspect's pocket.
He used a handheld shocker to disable the intruder.
The security guard carried a shocker for self defense.
That result is a total shocker given how well they played.