breath
gb/bɹˈɛθ/ us/bɹˈɛθ/
A2
Английски
~ 1800
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
A2
event
1
Air in or out of lungs
The air you take in or let out when you breathe.
Модел на употреба:
to take [a] breath
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'breath' (noun) with 'breathe' (verb). Remember: 'breath' is the air, 'breathe' is the action.
Синоними
inhalation (More formal and technical, referring specifically to air intake.)
|
exhalation (Refers specifically to air being let out of the lungs.)
Антоними
breathlessness (The state of being unable to breathe easily.)
Колокации
deep breath
|hold breath
|shortness of breath
|catch one's breath
|gasp for breath
Теми
daily life
|health
|human body
|body
Примери
- She took a deep breath before starting her speech.
- His breath was visible in the cold air.
- After running up the hill, he was out of breath.
- The doctor listened to her breath with a stethoscope.
- He held his breath while swimming underwater.
Примери за учащи
- I took a deep breath.
- Her breath is warm.
- He held his breath.
- I can see my breath in winter.
Съществително
B1
event
2
Short break to breathe or rest
A short stop to get air or rest.
Модел на употреба:
to pause for [a] breath
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse this with 'break' in general contexts; here it specifically relates to breathing.
Синоними
break (More general; not limited to breathing.)
Антоними
continuous effort (Doing something without stopping to rest or breathe.)
Колокации
pause for breath
|stop for breath
|catch one's breath
Теми
daily life
|sports
|daily_life
|health
Примери
- She paused for a breath before continuing the story.
- Let’s stop for a breath before we climb higher.
- He didn’t take a breath between sentences.
Примери за учащи
- I stopped for a breath.
- She took a breath before speaking.
- He paused for a breath.
Съществително
B2
event
3
Very light wind or air movement
A very small and soft movement of air.
Синоними
breeze (Slightly stronger and more sustained than 'breath' of air.)
Антоними
stillness (The complete absence of wind or air movement.)
Колокации
a breath of wind
|a breath of air
Теми
nature
|weather
Примери
- A breath of wind moved the curtains.
- There wasn’t even a breath of air in the room.
- I felt a faint breath on my cheek.
Примери за учащи
- I felt a breath of wind.
- The room had no breath of air.
- A breath moved the leaves.
Съществително
B2
quantity
4
Very small amount of something
A very small amount of something you can just notice.
Синоними
hint (Commonly used for small amounts, especially of qualities or smells.)
Антоними
flood (A large amount, opposite to a tiny trace.)
Колокации
a breath of perfume
|a breath of scandal
Теми
descriptions
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- There was a breath of perfume in the air.
- A breath of excitement ran through the crowd.
- He spoke without a breath of doubt.
Примери за учащи
- I smell a breath of perfume.
- There is a breath of smoke.
- She has a breath of fear in her voice.
Граматика
Речникова форма
breath
IPA
GB/bɹˈɛθ/
US/bɹˈɛθ/
Срички и ударение
breath (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (breath)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: breath
- Plural: breath, breaths
Семейство думи
Forms
breaths
noun
Core family
breathe
verb A1
Related words
breathing
noun
breathable
adjective
breather
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
breathtaking
adjective B2
breathtakingly
adverb
Изрази
catch one's breath
1/kˈæt͡ʃ wˈʌnz bɹˈɛθ/
idiom
Pause to recover normal breathing
To stop for a short time so you can breathe normally again.
Примери
- He stopped to catch his breath after the sprint.
- Give me a moment to catch my breath before we start again.
hold one's breath
1/hˈoʊld wˈʌnz bɹˈɛθ/
idiom
Stop breathing for a short time on purpose
To not breathe for a short time on purpose, often while waiting or underwater.
Примери
- She held her breath as she went underwater.
- We held our breaths as we waited for the result.
out of breath
1/ˈaʊt əv bɹˈɛθ/
fixed phrase
Unable to breathe easily after activity
Not able to breathe easily because you have been running or doing hard work.
Примери
- She was out of breath after running up the stairs.
- I get out of breath easily when hiking.
take a deep breath
1/tˈeɪk ə dˈip bɹˈɛθ/
fixed phrase
Inhale deeply once
To breathe in fully and deeply one time, often before starting something difficult.
Примери
- Take a deep breath and try again.
- He took a deep breath before answering.
under one's breath
1/ˈʌndɚ wˈʌnz bɹˈɛθ/
idiom
Speak very quietly so others can't hear well
To speak so quietly that people near you cannot hear clearly.
Примери
- He muttered something under his breath.
- She swore under her breath when she saw the bill.