white-knuckle

white-knuck le ▶adjective [ attrib. ] (esp. of a vehicle, boat, or airplane ride ) causing excitement or tension. ORIGIN 1970s: with reference to the effect caused by gripping tightly to steady oneself.

white-knuckled

white-knuck led ▶adjective informal (of a person ) showing signs of extreme tension due to fear or anger.

white-knuckle

white-knuckle ▶adjective (especially of a fairground ride ) causing extreme excitement or fear. • (also white-knuckled ) displaying or characterized by such emotions: a succession of white-knuckled passengers got out of the plane. ORIGIN 1970s: with reference to the effect caused by gripping tightly to steady oneself.

white-knuckle

wh ì te-kn ú ckle 形容詞 〖名詞 の前で 〗恐怖 [パニック ]を引き起こす, 手に汗にぎる .

white-knuckled

wh ì te-kn ú ckled 形容詞 〖名詞 の前で 〗恐怖で手を握りしめた, 不安を覚えた .