A state of mental uncertainty, with expectation of or desire for decision, and usually some apprehension or anxiety; the condition of waiting, esp…
| 单词 | θ128060 |
| 释义 | the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > state of uncertainty, suspense > [noun] (29) suspensec1440 A state of mental uncertainty, with expectation of or desire for decision, and usually some apprehension or anxiety; the condition of waiting, esp… hover1513 The action or condition of remaining in suspense. dispense1562 A state of uncertainty; an undetermined condition; suspense, n. depending1616 The action of depend, v.1; dependence; in quot. 1616 †waiting, suspense (see depend, v.1 6 7). suspension1635 The action of keeping or state of being kept in suspense (spec. in Rhetoric); doubt, uncertainty (with expectation of decision or issue); = suspense… hanging-up1638 figurative. The condition of being in suspense or left over for an indefinite time; also hanging-up. cliff-hanging1945 The fact or practice of having or using cliffhanger endings. Hence: a state of excited suspense; the action of causing tension or suspense. Subcategories:— refraining from action or decision (9) — uncertainty about alternatives (4) — cause of suspense (2) — dilemma (7) |
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