suspense

1. (uncountable, usually)The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time.

   Hängen, Aussetzen, (vorübegehende) Unterbrechung

2. (uncountable, usually)The pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc.

   Spannung, (freudige) Erwartung

   напряже́ниеnaprjažénije, напряжённое ожида́ниеnaprjažónnoje ožidánije, саспе́нсsaspéns

   саспе́нсsaspéns, напругаnapruha

   excited anticipation of an approaching climax

3. (uncountable, usually)The unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation.

   Spannung, Anspannung, (ängstliche) Erwartung

4. (uncountable, usually)A temporary cessation of one's right; suspension, as when the rent or other profits of land cease by unity of possession of land and rent.

5. (US, uncountable, usually)A deadline.

   She sent us that assignment with a suspense of noon tomorrow.

1. Tom couldn't stand the suspense any longer.

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2. Don't keep me in suspense.

   ruНе держи меня в неизвестности.

   deSpann mich nicht auf die Folter.

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3. Readers had been waiting in suspense for at least three months before they got an answer.

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4. The game was full of suspense.

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5. This story is full of suspense.

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