gasp
US /ɡæsp/
UK /ɡɑːsp/
動詞
喘息, 倒抽一口氣
to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock
範例:
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She let out a little gasp of surprise.
她發出一聲小小的喘息，表示驚訝。
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He gasped for air after running the marathon.
跑完馬拉松後，他喘著氣。
名詞
喘息, 倒抽一口氣
a sudden, short intake of breath
範例:
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A collective gasp went around the room when the lights went out.
燈熄滅時，房間裡響起一陣集體的喘息聲。
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He took a sharp gasp of pain.
他痛苦地倒抽一口氣。