Nghĩa là gì: breath 
breath /breθ/
breath /breθ/- danh từ
- hơi thở, hơi
- to take a deep breath: hít một hơi dài
- to hold (coatch) one's breath: nín hơi, nín thở
- to lose one's breath: hết hơi
- to recover one's breath: lấy lại hơi
- to take breath: nghỉ lấy hơi
- out of breath: hết hơi, đứt hơi
- all in a breath; all in the same breath: một hơi, một mạch
- cơn gió nhẹ; làn hương thoảng
- there wasn't a breath of air: chẳng có tí gió nào
- tiếng thì thào
- breath of life (nostrils)
- điều cần thiết, điều bắt buộc
- to keep one's breath to cool one's porridge
- (xem) porridge
- to speak under one's breath
- nói khẽ, nói thì thầm, nói thì thào
- to take one's breath away
- làm ngạc nhiên, làm kinh ngạc
- to waste one's breath
- hoài hơi, phí lời
- hơi thở, hơi
catch breath Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
a breath of fresh air
a breath of wind
bad breath
bated breath
breath of fresh air
breath of wind
breathe a sigh of relief
breathe down my neck
breathe down one
breathe easy
breathe one's last
don't hold your breath
draw a sober breath
like dog's breath
out of breath
wait with bated breath
with bated breath
breathe out
He breathed out．他呼了口气。
He breathed out whisky fumes．他呼出一股威士忌酒气。
2．whisper 低声说出
He breathed out the secret．他低声地说出了这个秘密。
He breathed out their names just before he died．他临死前低声说出了他们的名字。
catch one's breath
The story is full of surprises which cause the reader to catch his breath．这个故事充满了惊险情节，使读者紧张得透不过气来。
After running to the bus stop we sat down to catch our breath．我们跑到车站后坐下来喘气。
2．relax for a moment 放松一下
After a day's work they sat down over tea to catch their breath．工作一天后，他们坐下来喝茶放松一下。
hold one's breath
The race was so close that everyone was holding his breath at the fin ish．赛跑竞争激烈，快到终点时每 个人都屏息着。
2． endure great anxiety， nervousness or excitement忍受着忧虑、紧 张或感到兴奋
He held his breath for days before he got word that he was accepted by that college．在那所大学录取 他之前，他紧张忧虑了好些天。
in the same breath
He admitted and denied his mistake in the same breath．他刚承认了错误又立即推翻了。
2．in the same class；in as high a group（usu．used in the negative）在同一等级；同一程度；相提并论
Mary is a good swimmer，but she should not be mentioned in the same breath with you．玛丽是一位很好的游泳者，但她还不能和你相提并论。
save one's breath
What you are saying will not make any difference to me，so you may as well keep your breath．你所说的对我不会产生任何作用，所以你最好是免开尊口。
Save your breath．There is no chance that he will agree． 省点力气吧，他是决不可能同意的。
waste one's breath
The old man is so stubborn that you'd be only wasting your breath trying to make him change his mind．那个老头子太固执，你去劝他改变主意，不过是白费口舌。
I saw that I was wasting my words；he refused to believe me．我发现我是在白费口舌，他根本不相信我。
Don't argue with Frank any longer．You are only wasting your breath trying to get him to contribute to the Red Cross．不要与弗兰克再争下去了，你要他给红十字会捐款只不过是白费口舌而已。
waste one's breath/words
The old man is so stubborn that you'd be only wasting your breath trying to make him change his mind．那个老头子太固执，你去劝他改变主意，不过是白费口舌。
I saw that I was wasting my words；he refused to believe me．我发现我是在白费口舌，他根本不相信我。
Don't argue with Frank any longer．You are only wasting your breath trying to get him to contribute to the Red Cross．不要与弗兰克再争下去了，你要他给红十字会捐款只不过是白费口舌而已。
with every other breath
Idiom(s): with every (other) breathTheme: CONTINUOUSLY
[saying something] repeatedly or continually.
• Bob was out in the yard, raking leaves and cursing with every other breath.
• The child was so grateful that she was thanking me with every breath.
take one's breath away
Idiom(s): take one's breath awayTheme: AMAZING
to cause someone to be out of breath due to a shock or hard exercise.
• Walking this fast takes my breath away.
• Mary frightened me and took my breath away.
say sth under one's breath
Idiom(s): say sth under one's breathTheme: COMMUNICATION - VERBAL
to say something so softly that almost no one can hear it.
• John was saying something under his breath, and I don't think it was very pleasant.
• I'm glad he said it under his breath. If he had said it out loud, it would have caused an argument.
not breathe a word of
Idiom(s): not breathe a word of (sth)Theme: SECRECY
not to tell something (to anyone).
• Don't worry. I wont breathe a word of it.
• Tom won't breathe a word.
not breathe a word about
Idiom(s): not breathe a word (about sb or sth)Theme: SECRECY
to keep a secret about someone or something.
• Don't worry. I won't breathe a word about it.
• Please don't breathe a word about Bob and his problems.
hardly have time to breathe
Idiom(s): hardly have time to breatheTheme: BUSY
to be very busy.
• This was such a busy day. I hardly had time to breathe.
• They made him work so hard that he hardly had time to breathe.
get time to catch one's breath
Idiom(s): get time to catch one's breathTheme: RELAXATION
to find enough time to relax or behave normally.
• When things slow down around here, I'll get time to catch my breath.
• Sally was so busy she didn't even have time to catch her breath.
breathe down one's neck
Idiom(s): breathe down one's neckTheme: MONITORING
to keep close watch on someone; to watch someone's activities. (Refers to standing very close behind a person.)
• I can't work with you breathing down my neck all the time. Go away.
• I will get through my life without your help. Stop breathing down my neck.
all in one breath
Idiom(s): (all) in one breathTheme: COMMUNICATION - VERBAL
spoken very rapidly, usually while one is very excited.
• Ann said all in one breath, "Hurry, quick! The parade is coming!"
• Jane was in a play, and she was so excited that she said her whole speech in one breath.
• Tom can say the alphabet all in one breath.
able to breathe easily again
Idiom(s): able to breathe (easily) again AND able to breathe (freely) againTheme: RELAXATION
able to relax and recover from a busy or stressful time; able to catch one's breath. (Able to can be replaced with can.)
• Now that the lion has been caught, well be able to breathe freely again.
• Now that the annual sale is over, the sales staff will be able to breathe again.
• Final exams are over, so I can breathe easily again.
able to breathe freely again
Idiom(s): able to breathe (easily) again AND able to breathe (freely) againTheme: RELAXATION
able to relax and recover from a busy or stressful time; able to catch one's breath. (Able to can be replaced with can.)
• Now that the lion has been caught, well be able to breathe freely again.
• Now that the annual sale is over, the sales staff will be able to breathe again.
• Final exams are over, so I can breathe easily again.
Breathe down your neck
If someone follows you or examines what you're doing very closely, they are breathing down your neck.Breathe life into
If you breathe life into something, you give people involved more energy and enthusiasm again. ('Breathe new life' is also used.)Breathe your last
When you breathe your last, you die.Take your breath away
If something takes your breath away, it astonishes or surprises you.Under your breath
If you say something under your breath, you whisper or say it very quietly.like a breath of fresh air
someone or something who has new, fresh ideas or behaviour: "After working for the old boss for 20 years, the new boss seems like a breath of fresh air."breathe new life into
to give new energy to something: "This sports club needs to increase its members to breathe new life into our finances."talk under your breath
talk quietly so that nobody can hear you: "They talked under their breath in the meeting."breathe down someone's neck
check constantly what someone else is doing: "I can't write this letter with you breathing down my neck!"breathe down one's neck|breathe|neck
v. phr., informal To follow closely; threaten from behind; watch every action. Too many creditors were breathing down his neck. The carpenter didn't like to work for Mr. Jones, who was always breathing down his neck.breathe easily|breathe|breathe freely
v. To have relief from difficulty or worry; relax; feel that trouble is gone; stop worrying. Now that the big bills were paid, he breathed more easily. His mother didn't breathe easily until he got home that night.breathe one's last|breathe|last
v. phr. To die. The wounded soldier fell back on the ground and breathed his last.catch one's breath|breath|catch
v. phr. 1. To breathe in suddenly with fear or surprise. The beauty of the scene made him catch his breath.Compare: TAKE ONE'S BREATH AWAY. 2a. To rest and get back your normal breathing, as after running. After running to the bus stop, we sat down to catch our breath. 2b. To relax for a moment after any work. After the day's work we sat down over coffee to catch our breath.
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v. phr. To breathe deeply when getting ready to speak or act. Father asked who broke the window. Jim drew a long breath and admitted that he had done it. The salesman took a long breath and started his talk.hold one's breath|breath|hold|hold breath
v. phr. 1. To stop breathing for a moment when you are excited or nervous. The race was so close that everyone was holding his breath at the finish. 2. To endure great nervousness, anxiety, or excitement. John held his breath for days before he got word that the college he chose had accepted him.bắt lấy hơi thở của (một người)
1. Để tiếp tục hoặc cố gắng thở bình thường trở lại sau một hoạt động thể chất gây ra tình trạng thở nặng nhọc. Chúng ta có thể dừng lại một phút không? Tôi nên phải lấy lại hơi thở của mình - tui không thể chạy nhanh như các bạn! 2. Ngừng thở trong giây lát do sợ hãi hoặc ngạc nhiên. Tôi nín thở khi nhìn thấy những vết thương khủng khiếp mà Adam gặp phải trong vụ tai nạn. cố gắng thở bình thường sau khi hoạt động gắng sức. Người chạy bộ dừng lại để lấy lại hơi thở của cô. Jimmy phải mất một phút để lấy lại hơi thở sau khi bị đấm vào bụng .. Xem thêm: hít thở, bắtbắt lấy hơi thở của (một người)
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