respire

• 较旧或正式的动词，意为呼吸，也指歇息以恢复呼吸。现代日常用语中多用“呼吸”替代，科学语境中则用“呼吸”或“进行呼吸作用”。

An archaic verb meaning to breathe or to take a rest; to recover breath. Now largely replaced by 'respire' in scientific contexts or 'breathe' in common usage.

1. Breathe again easilyC1formal

   To breathe easily again, especially after physical exertion or a period of anxiety or stress.

   松一口气

   • After the final exam, she could finally respire without worry.
   • He paused at the top of the hill to respire and enjoy the view.
   • Once the crisis passed, the team began to respire more calmly.

   同义词take a breather

2. Undergo respirationC1formal

   To undergo the biological and metabolic processes of respiration, involving the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide.

   呼吸

   • All living cells respire to produce energy.
   • Plants respire at night, taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
   • The human body respires continuously to maintain life.

   同义词breathe

   反义词asphyxiatesuffocate

3. Inhale and exhaleB2formal

   To draw air into the lungs and then expel it out; to breathe.

   吸气和呼气

   • The doctor instructed the patient to respire deeply.
   • He could barely respire due to the thick smoke.
   • She closed her eyes and began to respire slowly and rhythmically.

   同义词breathegasppuffwheeze