gasp
US /ɡæsp/
UK /ɡɑːsp/
动词
喘息, 倒抽一口气
to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock
示例:
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She let out a little gasp of surprise.
她发出一声小小的喘息，表示惊讶。
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He gasped for air after running the marathon.
跑完马拉松后，他喘着气。
名词
喘息, 倒抽一口气
a sudden, short intake of breath
示例:
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A collective gasp went around the room when the lights went out.
灯熄灭时，房间里响起一阵集体的喘息声。
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He took a sharp gasp of pain.
他痛苦地倒抽一口气。