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单词 suspensers
释义

suspenser

noun

sus·​pens·​er sə-ˈspen(t)-sər How to pronounce suspenser (audio)
: a suspenseful film

Synonyms

  • cliff-hanger
  • hair-raiser
  • nail-biter
  • thriller
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Example Sentences

Alfred Hitchcock was the acknowledged master of the cinematic suspenser that craftily manipulates its audience.
Recent Examples on the Web Directed by Nelicia Low, the suspenser follows a young fencer struggling with keeping his secret crush on a fellow fencer from his homophobic mother. Vivienne Chow, Variety, 17 May 2022 On the other hand, the story introduces fictional characters and elements that give it the air of a suspenser, exactly the sort for which Harris is so popular. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Jan. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1960, in the meaning defined above

suspensers

noun

plural of suspenser
as in thrillers
something (as a close contest) that induces much suspense as to its outcome Alfred Hitchcock was the acknowledged master of the cinematic suspenser that craftily manipulates its audience

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • thrillers
  • hair-raisers
  • photo finishes
  • nail-biters
  • cliff-hangers
  • squeakers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • yawners
  • blowouts
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