tenterhook

[US]/ˈtɛntəhʊk/
[UK]/ˈtɛntərhʊk/

Translation

n.拉幅钩;张布钩
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

on tenterhooks

坐立不安

tenterhooks of suspense

悬念的紧张

left on tenterhooks

悬而未决

tenterhook situation

紧张局势

tenterhooks waiting

焦急等待

tenterhooks feeling

紧张的感觉

tenterhooks moment

紧张时刻

tenterhooks anxiety

紧张焦虑

tenterhooks excitement

兴奋不已

tenterhook response

紧张的反应

Example Sentences

she was on tenterhooks waiting for the exam results.

她在焦急地等待考试结果。

the team was on tenterhooks before the final game.

球队在决赛前非常紧张。

he sat on tenterhooks during the job interview.

他在面试期间坐立不安。

we were on tenterhooks as the storm approached.

暴风雨来临时,我们都感到紧张不安。

she remained on tenterhooks until she heard from him.

直到她收到他的消息,她一直心神不宁。

the audience was on tenterhooks as the magician performed.

观众在魔术表演时都紧张不已。

he was on tenterhooks waiting for the delivery.

他在焦急地等待快递。

they were on tenterhooks during the critical negotiations.

在关键谈判期间,他们都很紧张。

on tenterhooks, she checked her phone repeatedly.

她焦急地反复查看手机。

the kids were on tenterhooks before the surprise party.

孩子们在惊喜派对前都很紧张。

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