catch your breath
US /kætʃ jʊər brɛθ/
UK /kætʃ jʊər brɛθ/
1.
喘口气, 歇口气
to pause for a moment to recover from physical exertion or surprise
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After running up the stairs, I needed a minute to catch my breath.
跑上楼梯后，我需要一分钟来喘口气。
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The sudden news made her pause to catch her breath.
突如其来的消息让她停下来喘口气。