page-turner

IPA/ˈpeɪdʒ tɜːnə(r)/
IPA/ˈpeɪdʒ tɜːrnər/

page-turner — noun

1. a book or story that is so enjoyable and interesting that you keep reading it be

1.名詞B1
釋義

a book or story that is so enjoyable and interesting that you keep reading it because you want to find out what happens next

例句

Otis found the mystery novel a real page-turner and stayed up late to finish it.

collocation: 'such a page-turner that...' showing cause and effect

Sivan's latest thriller has been called a real page-turner by critics of all ages.

collocation: 'a real page-turner' for emphasis

同義詞
  • thriller

    a genre of exciting, suspenseful book — not all page-turners are thrillers, but many are

  • gripping read

    a very engaging book; slightly more formal than page-turner

  • bestseller

    a book that sells in large numbers — may or may not be exciting or fast-paced

反義詞
  • snooze

    informal; used for a boring book that makes you feel sleepy

  • snore

    informal; a boring or dull book

文法句型

a + [adjective] + page-turner

be a real page-turner

用法筆記

This informal word is most often used in conversation, book reviews, and recommendations rather than in formal literary criticism. It carries strong enthusiasm — saying a book is a page-turner is a clear compliment about its pace and entertainment value.

常見錯誤

❌This textbook is a real page-turner.
✅This novel is a real page-turner.
💡Page-turner is used for fiction or exciting stories, not for textbooks or academic works.
❌She read a page-turner.' (too flat)
✅I could not put that page-turner down
💡I finished it in one night.' — The word sounds most natural when you express a strong, enthusiastic reaction.