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sensational

UK/sen'seiʃәnl/US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

adj.

Causing great public interest or excitement; extremely impressive or striking.

轰动的,耸人听闻的;极好的,令人印象深刻的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
sensationroot
+
alrelating to, having the nature of
=sensational

Common Collocations

  • 1.sensational headlines耸人听闻的标题
  • 2.sensational performance精彩绝伦的表演
  • 3.[sensational claim][惊人的说法]
  • 4.sensational news轰动性新闻

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The tabloids ran sensational headlines that distorted the facts of the case.

  • 2.

    The gymnast delivered a sensational performance that left the crowd speechless.

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