shock wave
noun [ C ] uk/ˈʃɒk ˌweɪv/ us/ˈʃɑːk ˌweɪv/
(爆炸、地震或超音速飞行物所产生的)冲击波
a sudden wave of increased pressure or temperature, caused by an explosion, an earthquake, or an object moving faster than the speed of sound
(对惊人的消息或不幸事件的)激烈反应
a very strong reaction that spreads through a group of people when something surprising or bad happens
The assassination of the president sent shock waves across the world. 总统被刺杀的消息震惊了全世界。