with bated breath
US /wɪθ ˈbeɪtɪd brɛθ/
UK /wɪθ ˈbeɪtɪd brɛθ/

1.
屏息凝神, 焦急地
in great suspense; very anxiously or eagerly
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We waited with bated breath for the election results.
我们屏息凝神地等待选举结果。
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The audience listened with bated breath as the speaker revealed the secret.
听众屏息凝神地听着演讲者揭示秘密。