| 释义 |
hold your breath
phrase
B2
to keep air in your lungs and not release it so that you need more: 屏住呼吸
How long can you hold your breath under water?在水下你能屏住呼吸多长时间？
Forty seconds is the longest I can hold my breath.
Rachel realised she'd been holding her breath and let it out in a big sigh.
He stood stock-still and held his breath, not wanting to make the slightest sound.
Holding her breath, she slowly turned the door handle.
C2
to wait for something to happen, often feeling anxious: 屏息以待
Fans held their breath waiting for the final whistle.球迷们屏息以待终场哨声响起。
Now it's a case of holding our breath till we hear the final outcome.
She said we might hear from the council next week, but I'm not holding my breath.
They might make changes to the tax system, but don't hold your breath.
As to whether there will be a resolution to the situation anytime soon, well, don't hold your breath.
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