1.cliff-hanger
从字面上解释意思是“挂在悬崖边”,这个举动当然惊险。它原指“系列惊险的电影”,又引申为“扣人心弦的故事”,以及“胜负难分充满悬念的比赛”。
Eg.Peter was nearly involved in a car accident. He called it a narrow escape. But it was really a cliff-hanger.
彼得差点儿出了车祸。他称之为侥幸逃脱,但那确实让他胆战心惊。 2.out of sleep
Eg.The noise waked us all out of a sound sleep.
这声音把我们都从熟睡中吵醒