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gripping

UK //ˈɡrɪp.ɪŋ//US //ˈɡrɪp.ɪŋ//

词源

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。

adjective

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。)

同义词:compelling, engrossing, captivating

常见短语

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。)