sensational /sɛnˈseɪʃənəl/ CET6 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADJ A sensational result, event, or situation is so remarkable that it causes great excitement and interest. 戏剧性的; 轰动性的

  例：

  The world champions suffered a sensational defeat.

  世界冠军们遭到一次戏剧性的失败

• 2. 

  sensationally ADV 戏剧性地; 轰动性地

  例：

  The rape trial was sensationally halted yesterday.

  强奸案审判昨天戏剧性地被中断了。

• 3. 

  ADJ You can describe stories or reports as sensational if you disapprove of them because they present facts in a way that is intended to cause feelings of shock, anger, or excitement. 耸人听闻的; 哗众取宠的 [表不满]

  例：

  ...sensational tabloid newspaper reports.

  …耸人听闻的小报报道。

• 4. 

  ADJ You can describe something as sensational when you think that it is extremely good. 极好的

  例：

  Her voice is sensational.

  她的嗓音极为动听。

• 5. 

  sensationally ADV 极好地

  例：

  ...sensationally good food.

  …绝佳美食。