breath

US /breθ/

UK /breθ/

1.

呼吸, 气息

the air that is taken in and sent out of the lungs

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Take a deep breath and relax.

深吸一口气，放松。

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Her breath smelled of mint.

她呼吸有薄荷味。

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2.

喘息, 片刻

a pause or moment of rest

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He stopped for a breath before continuing his speech.

他在继续演讲前停下来喘口气。

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The silence was so profound, you could almost hear the world hold its breath.

寂静如此深沉，你几乎能听到世界屏住呼吸。

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pause rest break respite moment

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