hold your breath
US /hoʊld jʊər brɛθ/
UK /hoʊld jʊər brɛθ/
1.
屏住呼吸
to stop breathing for a short period of time, often due to anticipation, fear, or to stay underwater
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He had to hold his breath as he swam under the fallen tree.
他不得不屏住呼吸，游过倒下的树。
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The crowd seemed to hold its breath as the gymnast performed her final move.
当体操运动员完成她的最后一个动作时，人群似乎屏住了呼吸。
2.
别抱太大希望, 别指望
used to tell someone not to expect something to happen, especially when it is unlikely
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Don't hold your breath waiting for an apology from him; it's not going to happen.
别指望他会道歉；那是不可能的。
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They said they'd fix the issue, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
他们说会解决问题，但我不会抱太大希望。