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单词 gripping
释义
grippinggrip‧ping /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/ ●○○ adjective Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • a gripping detective story
  • The author describes in gripping detail the accident on the icy highway.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • And parents also benefit from the much-needed peace and quiet a really gripping book can provide.
  • Now it's time for the kill, and the final twists are as clever as they are gripping.
  • The gripping storyline and quality of the production provide a powerful antidote to the frustrations of language learning at lower-intermediate level.
  • The artwork is excellent and the story is quite gripping.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
very exciting
a gripping film, story etc is very exciting and interesting
used about something that is exciting to watch or hear about as it happens: · the dramatic events of the past week
making you feel happy, excited, and full of energy: · an exhilarating ride
very exciting, especially because you do not know what is going to happen next: · a nail-biting finish
keeping your attention and making you want to know more: · There’s an interesting article in the newspaper today.· The lecture was really interesting.
very interesting: · a fascinating subject· Everything about ancient Egypt is absolutely fascinating.
giving you new ideas or experiences in a way that is interesting and enjoyable: · a stimulating conversation· I found him very stimulating to be with and full of ideas.
interesting because of being unusual, mysterious, or unexpected, so that you want to find out more: · Their research has produced some intriguing results.· These discoveries raise intriguing questions about the relationship between viral genes and the normal genes of the cell.
interesting in a way that keeps your attention completely or for a long time: · Growing your own vegetables can be an absorbing hobby.· her engrossing first novel
used about a very interesting story, film etc that you feel you must keep reading or watching: · a gripping story of love and death· He gives a riveting performance as a tough street cop.· There is something compelling about his work.
very interesting and exciting – used especially about a performance you are watching or listening to: · Pakistan won an enthralling match by two wickets.
very interesting because of being so strange, unusual, or wonderful: · The book is a spellbinding tale of her life in China.
spoken used when saying that a book was so interesting that you could not stop reading it: · It’s a great book – I found that I couldn’t put it down.
Longman Language Activatorexciting
making you feel excited: · You're going to India? How exciting!· I've got some exciting news for you.· Hockey is a fast, exciting game to watch.find something exciting: · Stuart found life in Paris exciting.
making you feel very excited and slightly nervous: · The helicopter trip over the mountains was a thrilling end to a fantastic holiday.· In a thrilling victory over Arizona, Bailey scored four straight points.
use this about books or films that are so exciting that you cannot stop reading or watching them: · a gripping detective story· The author describes in gripping detail the accident on the icy highway.
an exhilarating experience or activity makes you feel excited and full of energy: · Learning to surf is exhausting but exhilarating.· I still remember the exhilarating freedom of driving my first car.
a dramatic part of a story, film etc has a lot of exciting and unexpected things happening in it: · The movie starts with a dramatic car chase across the desert.· "Voice of the Heart" is a dramatic story of two women that sweeps from New York to Europe and back again.
extremely exciting because you do not know what is going to happen next: · The movie's rescue scene makes a nice nailbiting finish.· The Minutemen managed another nailbiting win to remain undefeated.
an action-packed film, book etc has a lot of exciting action in it: · Kids will love this action-packed adventure movie.· The book has an action-packed plot dealing with life during the Civil War.
formal: heady days/atmosphere/excitement etc a time, feeling etc that makes you feel very excited, hopeful, and full of energy: · the heady excitement of being in love· He often wished he could relive the heady days of his youth.
so interesting that you cannot stop watching, reading etc
a film, book etc that is riveting or gripping is so interesting or exciting that you do not want to stop watching it, reading it etc: · The novel is absolutely riveting from start to finish.· The story is a riveting one about two children who find an adventure game which becomes real as they are playing it.· Hitchcock's film "The Birds' is a brilliant psychological thriller with a gripping climax.· The play is never quite interesting or gripping enough in the right places despite the considerable efforts of the actors.
spoken say this about a book that was so enjoyable that you did not want to stop reading it: · What an amazing book! I just couldn't put it down.
written a film, book etc that is compelling is so interesting that you feel you must keep watching or reading it: · The film was so compelling I could scarcely take my eyes off the screen for a second.· Orwell's 'Burmese Days' is a compelling account of life under British Colonial rule.
something that is engrossing , such as a book or your work, is so interesting that you do not notice anything that is happening around you: · In his latest novel, Martin Amis gives us an engrossing tale of human trauma.· The daydream was so engrossing that she almost failed to notice Peter waving to her from the other side of the road.
a story, film, game etc that is mesmerizing or enthralling is very interesting and exciting, so that you give all your attention to it: · The band incorporates Spanish, Latin American and Middle Eastern influences into a powerful, mesmerizing mix.· Visitors to the show will find it an enthralling experience.· Sergei Rebrov scored the goal that finally ended an enthralling match.
a story, film, piece of music etc that is spellbinding is so original or interesting that you are unable to think about anything else while you are reading it, watching it etc: · One of the President's most spellbinding TV performances came on 27 July.· What she reveals in this novel is a spellbinding tale of her life in China.
a book whose story is so interesting that you do not want to stop reading it and are very eager to find out what happens next: · Stephen King's latest novel promises to be another page-turner.
 a gripping film, story etc is very exciting and interesting:  Collins’ gripping detective novel► see thesaurus at exciting, interesting
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