breath

[brɛθ]
n
the intake and expulsion of air during respiration
the air inhaled or exhaled during respiration
a single respiration or inhalation of air, etc
the vapour, heat, or odour of exhaled air
his breath on the window melted the frost
a slight gust of air
a short pause or rest
take a breath for five minutes
a brief time
it was done in a breath
a suggestion or slight evidence; suspicion
a breath of scandal
a whisper or soft sound
life, energy, or vitality
the breath of new industry
the passage of air through the completely open glottis without vibration of the vocal cords, as in exhaling or pronouncing fricatives such as (f) or (h) or stops such as (p) or (k)See voice
- 习惯用语
- a breath of fresh air a refreshing change from what one is used to
- catch one's breath to rest until breathing is normal, esp after exertion
- hold one's breath to wait expectantly or anxiously
- in the same breath done or said at the same time
- out of breath gasping for air after exertion
- save one's breath to refrain from useless talk
- take one's breath away to overwhelm with surprise, etc
- under one's breath in a quiet voice or whisper
- below one's breath 同