1610s, "a reaction to external stimulation of the sense organs," from French sensation (14c.) and directly from Medieval Latin sensationem (nominative sensatio), from Late Latin sensatus "endowed with sense, sensible," from Latin sensus "feeling" (see sense (n.)). Meaning "state of shock, surprise, in a community" first recorded 1779.
The great object of life is sensation -- to feel that we exist, even though in pain. It is this 'craving void' which drives us to gaming -- to battle, to travel -- to intemperate, but keenly felt, pursuits of any description, whose principal attraction is the agitation inseparable from their accomplishment. [Lord Byron, letter, Sept. 6, 1813]
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1. A sensation of burning or tingling may be experienced in the hands.
双手可能会有种刺痛感或灼热感。
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2. The pain was so bad that she lost all sensation.
太疼了，疼得她都失去了知觉。
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3. I find the media'sgrowing obsession with smut and sensation deplorable.
我发现媒体越来越沉湎于淫秽下流和耸人听闻的题材，这实在可悲。
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4. These lotions tend to give the skin a tingly sensation.
