n.

1. 感觉，知觉[C][+that]
   Skeletons give a sensation of fear.

   骷髅给人以恐惧之感。

2. 感觉能力，知觉作用[U]
   A dead body is without sensation.

   死人是没有感觉的。

3. 轰动，激动[C]
   The scandal about the mayor caused a sensation.

   有关市长的丑闻引起了轰动。

4. 轰动的事件（或人物）[C]
   The discovery was hailed as the scientific sensation of the century.

   这一发现被誉为本世纪科学上的轰动事件。

n.

1. a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.
   ▸the capacity to have such feelings or perceptions.
2. an inexplicable awareness or impression.
3. a widespread reaction of interest and excitement.
   ▸a person or thing that arouses such interest and excitement.