breathing

• 与呼吸过程有关的；用来形容有生命或正在运作的事物。

Relating to the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs; used to describe something that is alive or functioning.

1. Alive or livingB1formal

   Used to describe something that is alive and actively taking in air.

   活着的

   • The breathing creature was found in the forest.
   • Every breathing being needs oxygen to survive.
   • The patient was still breathing after the surgery.

   同义词aliveanimateexistinglivingquick

   反义词deadinanimate

2. Related to respirationB1formal

   Describing something that involves or is used for the process of breathing.

   呼吸的

   • She uses a breathing apparatus for her asthma.
   • The breathing exercises helped him relax.
   • Breathing techniques are important for singers.

   同义词respiratoryventilatory

• 指吸入和呼出空气的过程，是维持生命所必需的生理活动。也可泛指呼吸这一动作本身。

A noun referring to the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs, essential for life.

不可数

1. Process of respirationA2formal

   The act or process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.

   呼吸

   • Deep breathing can help reduce stress.
   • The doctor monitored the patient's breathing during the night.
   • His breathing became shallow after running.

   同义词breathrespirationventilation

2. Moment of restB2informal

   A brief pause or rest, especially in a busy or stressful situation.

   喘息

   • I need a breathing space before the next meeting.
   • The weekend gave her a chance for some breathing room.
   • He took a breathing moment to collect his thoughts.

   同义词breakbreatherintermissionlullpauserespiterest

• 动词，指吸入和呼出空气的过程，也用于柔和地表达或流露某种情感或气息。

A verb used to indicate the act of taking air into the lungs and expelling it, or to express or impart something softly.

1. Inhale and exhale airA1formal

   To take air into the lungs and then expel it, as part of the respiratory process.

   呼吸

   • She breathed deeply after the long run.
   • The doctor told him to breathe slowly and calmly.
   • Fish breathe through their gills underwater.

   同义词respire

2. Be alive or existA2formal

   To be alive; to live.

   活着

   • As long as I breathe, I will fight for justice.
   • He breathed his last breath peacefully.
   • The forest breathes with life in the spring.

   同义词existlive

3. Express or exudeB2informal

   To show or express a quality or feeling.

   流露

   • The room breathes creativity and innovation.
   • She breathes confidence in every step she takes.
   • His music breathes passion and emotion.

   同义词conveydisplayemanateemitexpressexudemanifestradiate

短语动词变体breathe inbreathe out