suspense

US /səˈspens/
UK /səˈspens/
1.

sự phân vân, tình trạng lưỡng lự

a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen.

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come on, Fran, don't keep me in suspense!
:
eagerlyagogwith bated breathon tenterhooksavidexcitedon edgeopen-mouthedanxiousedgyjitteryjumpykeyed upoverwroughtuneasyworrieduptight
2.

sự phân vân, tình trạng lưỡng lự

the temporary cessation or suspension of something.

:
suspensionsuspenseful