释义 |
hold one's breath1Cease breathing temporarily: he held his breath under the water...- Remember to try tightening all your muscles, holding your breath, or breathing heavy.
- This test involves breathing normally then holding your breath for as long as is comfortable.
- Don't inhale deeply or hold your breath, just breathe normally.
1.1Be in a state of suspense or anticipation: France held its breath while the Senate chose its new president...- I know you've all been waiting for me while holding your breath in anticipation of some sort of great leader, but I'm not.
- The answer, in case you were holding your breath, was a pretty resounding no.
- There are still a lot of people holding their breath, wondering how this launch will go.
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