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单词 catch one's breath
释义

catch one's breath

1Cease breathing momentarily in surprise or fear: she caught her breath, surprised by the suddenness of the question...
  • The pain wasn't too bad but it caught my breath.
  • As I walked out of our cottage, the sky caught my breath as I muttered a "thank you" to God for such a beautiful place.
2Rest after exercise to restore normal breathing: she stood for a few moments catching her breath...
  • Once the pain subsided, I was still panting and trying to catch my breath.
  • It felt like my chest tightened up and I had to struggle to catch my breath.
  • I crouched down behind a pile of broken stone to catch my breath.
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