exciting
UK/ik'saitiŋ/US
IELTSTOEFLA1
Definitions
adj.
Causing great enthusiasm, eagerness, or thrill
令人兴奋的；刺激的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedexciteout of, former
+
-ingmove, rouse, excite
=exciting
excite + -ing (adjective describing the cause) = something that excites you. Pairs with the thing, not the person — see excite for the exciting/excited contrast.
Common Collocations
- 1.exciting news令人兴奋的消息
- 2.exciting opportunity令人兴奋的机会
- 3.exciting prospect令人兴奋的前景
Example Sentences
- 1.
We have some exciting news to share with you all.
- 2.
It was the most exciting game of the entire season.