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1 | breathing very fast and hard , for example after exercising 呼吸急促的;气喘吁吁的 | She was breathless after running up the stairs. 跑上楼后她气喘吁吁的。 | |
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2 | experiencing a very strong emotion , especially excitement (尤指因激动而)喘不过气来的 | +with breathless with excitement/laughter 激动/笑得喘不过气来的 | |
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3 | mainly literary exciting or impressive 激动人心的;使人印象深刻的 | Washington plays the part with breathless confidence. 华盛顿信心饱满地扮演着这个角色。 | | the breathless pace of change 让人惊叹的变化速度 | |
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4 | hot and without fresh air 闷热的;令人窒息的 | a crowded breathless room 令人窒息的拥挤房间 | |
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breathlessly adv |
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breathlessness noun U |
| He complained of breathlessness and pains in his arms. 他主诉呼吸困难,双臂疼痛。 |
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