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单词 breathing
释义

breathing

[ bree-thing ]
/ ˈbri ðɪŋ /
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noun

Origin of breathing

First recorded in 1350–1400, breathing is from the Middle English word brethynge.See breathe, -ing1

OTHER WORDS FROM breathing

breath·ing·ly, adverbun·breath·ing, adjective

Words nearby breathing

breathe life into, breathe one's last, breather, breath group, breath-holding test, breathing, breathing bag, breathing reserve, breathing space, breathless, breath of fresh air
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British Dictionary definitions for breathing

breathing
/ (ˈbriːðɪŋ) /

noun

the passage of air into and out of the lungs to supply the body with oxygen
a single breatha breathing between words
an utterancea breathing of hate
a soft movement, esp of air
a rest or pause
phonetics
  1. expulsion of breath (rough breathing) or absence of such expulsion (smooth breathing) preceding the pronunciation of an initial vowel or rho in ancient Greek
  2. either of two symbols indicating this
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for breathing

breathing
[ brēðĭng ]

n.

The alternate inhalation and exhalation of air in respiration.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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