1. 1轟動的;聳動的(新聞);棒極了(口語稱讚)

    Sensational has two common meanings. First, something sensational causes a lot of excitement, shock, or strong feeling — news stories are often called sensational when they are dramatic or shocking, sometimes on purpose to grab attention. Second, in everyday speech, sensational can simply mean extremely good or — "The concert was sensational!" means it was .

core核心畫面

組成sensation (a strong feeling, or a piece of exciting news) + -al (turns it into an adjective).

同家族的字

  • senseboth come from the Latin root "sent-/sens-", about feeling or perceiving

原始詞典資料4 筆記錄

以下是外部詞典記錄的用法,摘錄並精簡格式,我們還沒有寫成教學內容。上面的說明才是我們自己寫的;有些用法可能上面已經講過了。

sensationaladj/sɛnˈseɪʃənəl/

  • 1

    Of or pertaining to sensation.

    • sensational nerves
  • 2

    Piquing or arousing the senses.

  • 3

    Provoking a reaction of interest or excitement.

    • The standard ranges from runs that are almost sensational in the speed and brilliance of the work to the ultra-mediocre.
  • 4

    Exceptionally great.

    • Young Dutch keeper Tim Krul saw his value rocket up with a sensational display.

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