nail-biter
noun
UK/ˈneɪlˌbaɪ.təʳ/
US/ˈneɪlˌbaɪ.t̬ɚ/
Definitions of nail-biter noun
- Countable(可数名词)
An event, especially a sports competition, or a film that is very exciting and suspenseful because the outcome is uncertain.
扣人心弦的体育比赛；情节紧张的电影
The game was a real nail-biter, with the outcome uncertain until the very last moment.
这场比赛真是扣人心弦，直到最后一刻结果都难以预料。
The movie was such a nail-biter with a suspenseful plot that made my palms sweat.
这部电影情节紧张，真是让人手心冒汗。
Last night's soccer match was a real nail-biter; you couldn't tell who would win until the end.
昨晚的足球比赛真是扣人心弦，直到最后一刻才知道谁会赢。