deliberately exag gerate so as to create a sensation; sensational;sensation-mongering; thrilling
❍ 我不喜欢那些～的通栏大字标题。I don’t like those sensational banner headlines.
耸人听闻
deliberately exaggerate so as to create a sensation; sensational
这不是～，而是铁的事实。This is not alarmist talk,but a hard fact./～的谣言a sensational rumor
耸人听闻sǒnɡ rén tīnɡ wén
耸：惊动。故意说夸大或捏造的话，使人听了震惊。deliberately exaggerate so as to create a sensation, make a sensation raise a false alarm, attract public attention