| 释义 |
hold one's breathv. phr.1To stop breathing for a moment when you are excited or nervous. (兴奋或紧张时)暂时停止呼吸;屏息。◆ The race was so close that everyone was holding his breath at the finish.比赛非常接近,快到终点时每个人都屏住了呼吸。2To endure great nervousness, anxiety, or excitement. 极其紧张(或焦虑、兴奋)地等待。◆ John held his breath for days before he got word that the college he chose had accepted him.约翰焦急不安地等了好多天,才得到通知,说他选定的大学已录取了他。 |