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sensation

🇬🇧 UK/sen'seiʃәn/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A physical feeling or perception from bodily contact; a widespread feeling of excitement or interest.

感觉;轰动,引起轰动的事物

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
sensfeel, perceive, be aware
+
ationact, process, state
=sensation

Common Collocations

  • 1.cause a sensation引起轰动
  • 2.overnight sensation一夜成名的人/事
  • 3.burning sensation灼烧感
  • 4.physical sensation身体感觉

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She felt a burning sensation in her throat after drinking the hot soup.

  • 2.

    The young singer became an overnight sensation after her video went viral.

  • 3.

    The documentary caused a sensation when it exposed widespread corporate fraud.

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