heart-stopping (also heartstopping)

• 1. 

  ADJ A heart-stopping moment is one that makes you anxious or frightened because it seems that something bad is likely to happen. 令人心悸的; 惊心动魄的 [usu ADJ n]

  例：

  There was a heart-stopping moment when she lost her balance and fell backwards.

  她失去平衡向后倒的那一刻着实令人心悸。

• 2. 

  ADJ A heart-stopping event or sight is very impressive or exciting. (事件或景观)令人震撼的 [usu ADJ n]

  例：

  ...worth a visit for both the radical cooking and the heart-stopping sea view.

  ...那里的绝妙美食和震撼海景都值得一游。