Wordiyosuspense
🇬🇧 UK/sә'spens/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
A feeling of excitement or anxiety while waiting for an uncertain outcome; a state of uncertainty.
悬念，焦虑，悬而未决的状态
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.build suspense制造悬念
- 2.keep in suspense吊人胃口
- 3.suspense thriller悬疑惊悚片
- 4.sense of suspense悬念感
Example Sentences
- 1.
The audience sat in suspense as the detective revealed the killer's identity.
- 2.
Please don't keep me in suspense — did you get the job?
- 3.
The film builds suspense masterfully, keeping viewers guessing until the final scene.