adj.轰动的;耸人听闻的
The sensational verdict climaxed a six-month trial. 那项引起轰动的裁决使长达六个月的审判达到了高潮。
The media had a field day with the sensational story. 新闻媒介兴奋地得到这一具轰动性的故事
Jo developed into a writer of sensational stories. 乔发展成为专写耸人听闻的故事的作家。
Some reporters like to play up sensational social news. 有些记者喜欢渲染耸人听闻的社会新闻。