
好词典

源自中古英语 'grippen'(抓住),与古英语 'gripan' 同源,意为紧紧抓住或吸引注意力。
❶ 形容事物非常吸引人或令人紧张兴奋,让人无法转移注意力。常用于描述故事、电影或事件等。
“The novel was so gripping that I finished it in one night.”
(这本小说太引人入胜了,我一晚上就读完了。)
“The documentary about the rescue mission was absolutely gripping.”
(关于救援任务的纪录片扣人心弦。)
gripping tale — 指一个非常吸引人、令人紧张或兴奋的故事。
“The author is known for writing gripping tales of mystery and suspense.”
(这位作家以写悬疑和紧张刺激的故事而闻名。)