单词 | breathe |
释义 | breathe v.   1. intr. take air into and expel it from the lungs.   2. intr. be or seem alive (is she breathing?).   3. tr. a utter; say (esp. quietly) (breathed her forgiveness). b express; display (breathed defiance).   4. intr. take breath, pause.   5. tr. send out or take in (as if) with breathed air (breathed new life into them; breathed whisky).   6. intr. (of wine, fabric, etc.) be exposed to fresh air.   7. intr. a sound, speak (esp. quietly). b (of wind) blow softly.   8. tr. allow (a horse etc.) to breathe; give rest after exertion. Phrases and idioms breathe again (or freely) recover from a shock, fear, etc., and be at ease. breathe down a person's neck follow or check up on a person, esp. menacingly. breathe one's last die. breathe upon tarnish, taint. not breathe a word of keep quite secret. Etymology: ME f. BREATH |
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