| 单词 | breath |
| 释义 | breath n. 1. a the air taken into or expelled from the lungs. b one respiration of air. c an exhalation of air that can be seen, smelt, or heard (breath steamed in the cold air; bad breath). 2. a a slight movement of air; a breeze. b a whiff of perfume etc. 3. a whisper, a murmur (esp. of a scandalous nature). 4. the power of breathing; life (is there breath in him?). Phrases and idioms below (or under) one's breath in a whisper. breath of fresh air 1. a small amount of or a brief time in the fresh air. 2. a refreshing change. breath of life a necessity. breath test Brit. a test of a person's alcohol consumption, using a breathalyser. catch one's breath 1. cease breathing momentarily in surprise, suspense, etc. 2. rest after exercise to restore normal breathing. draw breath breathe; live. hold one's breath cease breathing temporarily. in the same breath (esp. of saying two contradictory things) within a short time. out of breath gasping for air, esp. after exercise. take breath pause for rest. take one's breath away astound; surprise; awe; delight. waste one's breath talk or give advice without effect. Etymology: OE br{aelig}th f. Gmc |
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