If you are gripped by something such as a story or a series of events, your attention is concentrated on it and held by it. 吸引
adjective [原级] （电影、故事等）扣人心弦的，引人入胜的
His books are always so gripping. 他的书总是那么扣人心弦。
verb [vt. 及物动词] 紧握，紧抓；使感兴趣，吸引……的注意；（感情，情绪）强烈地影响（grip 的现在分词）
His thrillers are always a gripping read. 他的惊险小说向来引人入胜。
