| 单词 | breathing time |
| 释义 | > as lemmasbreathing time breathing time n. time or opportunity to pause, esp. in order to rest, relax, or evaluate a situation; also as a count noun; = breathing space n. (a). ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > ceasing > temporary cessation of activity or operation > [noun] > (a) respite > to recover breath breathing space1545 breathing time1545 breathing1561 breathing-while1565 breathing-fit1589 breath1597 breather1876 1545 G. Joye Expos. Daniel (x.) f. 175 That peace might reigne vpon ye erthe and the godly to haue a breathinge tyme to reste them. 1741 Geogr. & Hist. Descr. Principal Objects War in W.-Indies 27 The Spaniards were obliged to abandon the Pass to the English, who followed them hot-foot into the Town, without giving them any breathing-time. 1873 J. A. Symonds Stud. Greek Poets iii. 68 Here was a breathing-time of indecision and suspense. 2003 Times 21 Nov. 6/6 The industry needs some breathing time to restructure. < as lemmas |
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