这部电影原来是一部扣人心弦的惊险片。

The film turned out to be a gripping thriller.

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这部连续剧的第一集以扣人心弦的悬念而告终。

The first part of the serial ended with a real cliffhanger.

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电影有扣人心弦的故事情节、精湛的表演、绝妙的布景和惊人的特效。

It's got a gripping story, great acting, superb sets, and stunning effects.

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And yet, I would contend that the part about the Essex actually running over him is quite compelling. At least I feel it when I read it.

然而，我的确觉得，埃塞克斯往他身上碾过去的场景描写很,扣人心弦，至少我读到这时，是这么觉得的。

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The picture is more compelling with an arrow at this point.

在这里这张图中的箭头是扣人心弦的。

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