sensationalism

名词 sensationalism:

1. subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
2. the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
   同义词：luridness
3. (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
   同义词：sensualism
4. (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
   同义词：empiricism, empiricist philosophy

1. Avoid sensationalism in reporting crime.
   报道罪案时要避免使用耸动视听的手段。