suspense
/səˈspɛns/ 名词 B2中文： 悬疑
- The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time.
- The pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc.
- The unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation.
- A temporary cessation of one's right; suspension, as when the rent or other profits of land cease by unity of possession of land and rent.
- A deadline. · She sent us that assignment with a suspense of noon tomorrow.
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When the written examinations at the end of each month were held the suspense was terrible.
The Queen’s class listened in breathless suspense for her answer.
Fancy living a fortnight in such suspense!
As I must, therefore, conclude that you are not serious in your rejection of me, I shall choose to attribute it to your wish of increasing my love by suspense, according to the usual practice of elegant females.”
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