| 单词 | breathing spell |
| 释义 | > as lemmasbreathing spell breathing spell n. an opportunity to pause, esp. in order to rest, relax, or evaluate a situation; cf. breathing space n. (a). ΚΠ 1713 J. Wise Churches Quarrel Espoused ii. i. 133 In many other Sacred Intervals, breathing Spells, from the hurry of Business. 1883 Harper's Mag. Feb. 443/2 When stairs were swept and errands done, at least for a breathing-spell she could take her stool and sit at Miss Emily's feet. 2017 Connecticut Post (Nexis) 17 Dec. Any time off this year was just a breathing spell before the next round of legislative dithering and political maneuvering. < as lemmas |
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