Culture shock 文化冲击

Feeling uncomfortable in a strange country or place because of the different habits and way of life. 在一个陌生的国家或地方由于不同的生活习惯和生活方式产生的不舒服的感觉。

Bobby is nine years old and has lived in London all his life. When his parents took him to the countryside for the first time it was a complete culture shock. 鲍比九岁，一直生活在伦敦。当他的父母第一次带他到农村时，对他来说是一个彻底的文化冲击。

This expression refers to any environment which is new and very different from one's own, and is therefore a shock. 这个词汇指代任何新的、和自己原先的完全不同的环境带来的冲击。