shock wave (also shockwave)

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A shock wave is an area of very high pressure moving through the air, earth, or water. It is caused by an explosion or an earthquake, or by an object travelling faster than sound. 冲击波

  例：

  The shock waves yesterday were felt from Las Vegas to San Diego.

  昨天从拉斯韦加斯到圣地亚哥都能感觉到冲击波。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A shock wave is the effect of something surprising, such as a piece of unpleasant news, that causes strong reactions when it spreads through a place. 强烈反应

  例：

  The crime sent shock waves throughout the country.

  这起犯罪在全国引起强烈反应。