1ADJ-GRADED (结果、事件、局势)轰动性的,引起哗然的 A sensational result, event, or situation is so remarkable that it causes great excitement and interest. (结果、事件、局势)轰动性的,引起哗然的
The world champions suffered a sensational defeat.
The rape trial was sensationally halted yesterday.
这起强奸案的审理昨天在群情激愤中暂停了。
2ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n](故事、报道)耸人听闻的,哗众取宠的 You can describe stories or reports as sensational if you disapprove of them because they present facts in a way that is intended to cause feelings of shock, anger, or excitement. (故事、报道)耸人听闻的,哗众取宠的 [disapproval]