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thrill

UK //θrɪl//US //θrɪl//

词源

源自中古英语 'thrillen',意为'穿透'或'刺穿',可能与古英语 'þyrlian'(穿孔)有关,后来引申为'引起强烈情绪'。

noun

❶ 一种强烈的兴奋或刺激感,通常由令人激动或紧张的经历引起。

“The roller coaster ride gave me a real thrill.”

(坐过山车给了我一种真正的刺激感。)

“She felt a thrill of excitement when she won the competition.”

(当她赢得比赛时,她感到一阵兴奋。)

同义词:excitement, adrenaline, rush, kick, buzz

verb

❶ 使某人感到非常兴奋或激动,通常是通过某种刺激或令人振奋的经历。

“The news thrilled the entire team.”

(这个消息让整个团队兴奋不已。)

“She was thrilled to receive the award.”

(她因获奖而感到非常激动。)

同义词:excite, elate, delight, electrify, stimulate

常见短语

thrill seeker — 指那些喜欢追求刺激和冒险活动的人,通常热衷于高风险或极限运动。

“As a thrill seeker, he loves bungee jumping and skydiving.”

(作为一个追求刺激的人,他喜欢蹦极和跳伞。)

thrills and spills — 形容充满兴奋和冒险的经历,通常伴随着一些意外或危险。

“The documentary captures the thrills and spills of extreme sports.”

(这部纪录片记录了极限运动的刺激与惊险。)