gripping

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grip·ping /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/ adjectiveadj

INTERESTINGa gripping film, story etc is very exciting and interesting 〔电影、故事等〕扣人心弦的，引人入胜的

Collins’ gripping detective novel

科林斯扣人心弦的侦探小说

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gripping• Now it's time for the kill, and the final twists are as clever as they are gripping.• The artwork is excellent and the story is quite gripping.• And parents also benefit from the much-needed peace and quiet a really gripping book can provide.• The author describes in gripping detail the accident on the icy highway.• a gripping detective story• The gripping storyline and quality of the production provide a powerful antidote to the frustrations of language learning at lower-intermediate level.

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