学个词Learn a Word 第651期 Nailbiter

今天我们要学的词是nailbiter。 Nailbiter, 作为名词，一般是指紧张的比赛，或是充满悬念的影片。 "The film was described as a suspenseful¹ nailbiter by the critics," 影评人士说，这部影片充满了悬念。上星期天是美国43届橄榄球超级杯。一般说来，超级杯比赛本身并不是看点，可是今年的超级杯却异常激烈， "The game proved to be a nailbiter to the very end," 比赛直到最后一分钟才见分晓。 "Pittsburgh Steelers fans were thrilled after the nailbiter victory," 匹兹堡钢人队的球迷为这场异常紧张的比赛的胜利感到欢欣鼓舞。 好的，今天我们学习的词是nailbiter...

 

1 suspenseful   

adj.悬疑的，令人紧张的

参考例句：

• If his experiences then had been carefully recorded, it would undoubtedly have made a suspenseful and moving book. 若是把他所经历的事实记录下来，那就是一部充满着大智大勇，惊心动魄的小说。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• Lily is an atmospheric and suspenseful tale of love, loss and obsession. 这是一个关于爱情、失落与迷恋的故事，充满情调与悬疑色彩。 来自互联网