sen·sa·tion·al·is·m /senˈseɪʃənəlɪzəm/ noun [uncountableU] SHOCKa way of reporting events or stories that makes them seem as strange, exciting, or shocking as possible – used to show disapproval 〔新闻报道〕追求轰动效应的做法,耸人听闻的手法,哗众取宠〔含贬义〕
—sensationalist adjectiveadj