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sensation

UK //senˈseɪʃ(ə)n//US //senˈseɪʃ(ə)n//

词源

源自17世纪法语 sensation,来自中世纪拉丁语 sensatio(感知),最终源于拉丁语 sentire(感觉)。

noun

❶ 指身体对外界刺激的感知,如触觉、温度感等生理反应,也指某种强烈而难以描述的情绪体验。

“The cold water caused a tingling sensation in my fingers.”

(冰水让我的手指产生了刺痛感。)

“She felt a burning sensation in her throat after eating spicy food.”

(吃完辣食后,她喉咙有灼烧感。)

❶ 形容引起大众强烈兴趣或轰动的人、事物或事件,通常带有短暂性特征。

“The new app became an overnight sensation among teenagers.”

(这款新应用一夜之间在青少年中引起轰动。)

“His performance created a sensation at the music festival.”

(他的演出在音乐节上引发了轰动。)

同义词:feeling, perception, thrill, excitement, phenomenon

常见短语

cause a sensation — 指某事引发广泛关注或强烈反应,多用于描述突然走红或引发争议的情况。

“The controversial art exhibition caused a sensation in the small town.”

(这场有争议的艺术展在小镇上引起了轩然大波。)

overnight sensation — 形容某人或事物突然获得巨大成功或关注,强调其迅速走红的特性。

“Though she trained for years, the actress became an overnight sensation after that movie.”

(尽管训练多年,这位女演员在那部电影后一夜爆红。)