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单词 breathtakingly
释义
breathtakingbreath‧tak‧ing /ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋ/ adjective Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • the breathtaking scenery of the Rocky Mountains
  • The bank's new on-line service is still growing at a breathtaking pace.
  • The changes in the city since 1980 have been breathtaking.
  • The drive along the beach and up the mountain and is truly breathtaking.
  • The guest house was on the side of the cliff, with breathtaking views of the ocean below.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • And then, his breathtaking impudence.
  • But the on-line service is still growing at a breathtaking pace.
  • His hat-trick in 22 first-half minutes was the highlight of a breathtaking performance by the champions.
  • Led by the head waiter around a crowded bar we emerged into a restaurant with a breathtaking interior.
  • Nearby Lembert Dome requires an 800-foot climb for breathtaking views.
  • Paris writes with an authority and fastidiousness that is breathtaking.
  • The implications of this were absolutely breathtaking.
  • Undertaken by the National Children's Bureau, this is a longitudinal study of breathtaking scale and thoroughness.
Thesaurus
THESAURUSplace/thing etc
used to describe something that looks, feels, sounds etc so good that it gives you a lot of pleasure: · a beautiful tropical beach· a beautiful song· The weather was beautiful.
spoken used when saying that something looks, feels, or sounds very nice: · What a lovely day!· a lovely voice· a lovely perfume
pleasant to look at – often used about things that are not big or impressive: · a pretty little pink dress· a pretty village
pleasant to look at. Attractive sounds more formal than pretty: · an attractive white-painted cottage with green shutters· an attractive city
very big, beautiful, and impressive – used about buildings, objects, and views: · The Taj Mahal always looks magnificent.· a magnificent Persian carpet· There were magnificent views over the old city.
written pleasant to look at – used in written descriptions of towns, buildings, and places: · the picturesque harbour town of Castleton· Regensburg Cathedral occupies a picturesque position on the River Danube in Bavaria.
extremely beautiful and impressive – used especially about views: · All around is a stunning view of Cape Town.· The landscape is breathtaking.
used to describe things that have very beautiful small details, especially things that have been made with a lot of skill: · an exquisite piece of jewellery· an exquisite flower· an exquisite picture of a bird of paradise
designed in a way that looks very attractive and has a lot of style: · an elegant Neo-Classical building· a long and elegant staircase
used about something that people admire because it is very good, large, important etc: · The cathedral is very impressive.· The drug has shown some impressive results.
extremely impressive – used especially when someone does something very well or looks very beautiful: · a dazzling performance· a dazzling smile
extremely impressive – used especially about beautiful views, or the fast speed of something: · The views of the Rocky Mountains are simply breathtaking.· The economy is growing at a breathtaking pace.
very impressive and exciting to look at or watch: · a spectacular fireworks display
so impressive that you feel great respect and admiration, or you feel rather frightened: · Michelangelo’s masterpiece is awe-inspiring.· The volcano was an awe-inspiring sight.
[usually before noun] very impressive because of being big and beautiful: · the majestic mountain scenery· a majestic animal
[usually before noun] written used about buildings and people that are large and impressive: · the imposing entrance hall· The bishop was an imposing figure.
Longman Language Activatorwords for describing someone or something that impresses you
· The rich variety of animal life we found was very impressive.· Alan Howard has been impressive in "Henry IV' at the National Theatre.· You can visit the desert as part of an impressive 5-day excursion out of the city.· He gave an impressive performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No 3.
a building or part of a building that is imposing is big and impressive: · An imposing staircase led out of the hall.· The show took place outside the imposing Central Library building on Fifth Avenue.· It's one of the most distinguished hotels in Italy, grand and imposing.
impressive, especially because of being extremely skilfully done, having an unusually beautiful appearance etc - used especially in news reports: · During his short but dazzling career he broke almost every scoring record in the National League.· She looked dazzling, with her long blonde hair and diamond earrings.
impressive, especially because of being very unusual to look at: · From the outside, the most striking aspect of the building is its tall, slender tower.· It's a tall plant with striking red flowers in early spring.· The face in the photograph was striking - good-looking and vivacious.
so big and impressive that you feel slightly nervous: · The pyramids at dawn were an awe-inspiring sight.· The canyon was so awe-inspiring that even Dan was speechless.
very impressive and exciting, especially as a result of great speed, size, or beauty: · The bank's new on-line service is still growing at a breathtaking pace.· The drive along the beach and up the mountain is truly breathtaking.· The guest house was on the side of the cliff, with breathtaking views of the ocean below.
made or done in order to impress people: · The conferences always take place in grand hotels, away from the realities of life.· They always make grand promises to the biggest group of voters.
very impressive because of being very big and beautiful: · the majestic mountains of the Himalayas· Tintern Abbey is noted for its majestic arches, fine doorways and elegant windows.
something such as a view or a performance that is spectacular is very impressive and exciting to look at or watch: · The campground in Emerald Bay State Park has a spectacular setting.· To celebrate independence day, there was a spectacular fireworks display.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
(=very beautiful and impressive)· The scenery is breathtaking, a unique combination of mountains, valleys, and lakes.
· There are breathtaking views from the top of the hill.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
· Relax with a glass of chilled local wine or schnapps from the ship's bar while you take in the breathtaking scenery.· Carefree holidays amid breathtaking scenery in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.· A land where meandering rivers flow through breathtaking scenery and beside magnificent abbeys and castles.· The cable car journey to the top is the longest in the Alps and the whole journey is filled with breathtaking scenery.· Their breathtaking scenery, beaches and ruined cities are rapidly putting this out-of-the-way nation firmly on the tourist map.
· Enjoy numerous scenic drives, or walk along coastlines taking in the breathtaking views Northern Ireland has to offer.· Nearby Lembert Dome requires an 800-foot climb for breathtaking views.· It has a superb roof-top terrace and a small pool with breathtaking views.· I slipped on my sandals and went outside to a breathtaking view of Chinju below.· But the real attractions are the fresh air and the breathtaking views.· Being on the top floor with its breathtaking view of the surrounding forest was one of the job's many perks.· From its central position perched high on the cliffs, it offers a breathtaking view across the Bay of Naples.
 very impressive, exciting, or surprising:  The view from my bedroom window was absolutely breathtaking. an act of breathtaking arrogance► see thesaurus at beautiful—breathtakingly adverb
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