breathless
US /ˈbreθ.ləs/
UK /ˈbreθ.ləs/
1.
气喘吁吁的, 上气不接下气的
gasping for breath; out of breath
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She arrived at the top of the stairs, completely breathless.
她到达楼梯顶部时，完全气喘吁吁。
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After running the marathon, he was utterly breathless.
跑完马拉松后，他完全气喘吁吁。
2.
屏息的, 令人兴奋的
holding one's breath due to excitement or suspense
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The audience watched the magician's trick with breathless anticipation.
观众屏息凝神地看着魔术师的把戏。
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The detective listened to the witness's story with breathless attention.
侦探屏息凝神地听着证人的故事。