breath
gb/bɹˈɛθ/ us/bɹˈɛθ/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
event
1
Air in or out of lungs
The air you take in or let out when you breathe.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to take [a] breath
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'breath' (noun) with 'breathe' (verb). Remember: 'breath' is the air, 'breathe' is the action.
Συνώνυμα
inhalation (More formal and technical, referring specifically to air intake.)
|
exhalation (Refers specifically to air being let out of the lungs.)
Αντώνυμα
breathlessness (The state of being unable to breathe easily.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
deep breath
|hold breath
|shortness of breath
|catch one's breath
|gasp for breath
Θέματα
daily life
|health
|human body
|body
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I took a deep breath.
- Her breath is warm.
- He held his breath.
- I can see my breath in winter.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
event
2
Short break to breathe or rest
A short stop to get air or rest.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to pause for [a] breath
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with 'break' in general contexts; here it specifically relates to breathing.
Συνώνυμα
break (More general; not limited to breathing.)
Αντώνυμα
continuous effort (Doing something without stopping to rest or breathe.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
pause for breath
|stop for breath
|catch one's breath
Θέματα
daily life
|sports
|daily_life
|health
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I stopped for a breath.
- She took a breath before speaking.
- He paused for a breath.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
event
3
Very light wind or air movement
A very small and soft movement of air.
Συνώνυμα
breeze (Slightly stronger and more sustained than 'breath' of air.)
Αντώνυμα
stillness (The complete absence of wind or air movement.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a breath of wind
|a breath of air
Θέματα
nature
|weather
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I felt a breath of wind.
- The room had no breath of air.
- A breath moved the leaves.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
quantity
4
Very small amount of something
A very small amount of something you can just notice.
Συνώνυμα
hint (Commonly used for small amounts, especially of qualities or smells.)
Αντώνυμα
flood (A large amount, opposite to a tiny trace.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a breath of perfume
|a breath of scandal
Θέματα
descriptions
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- There was a breath of perfume in the air.
- A breath of excitement ran through the crowd.
- He spoke without a breath of doubt.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I smell a breath of perfume.
- There is a breath of smoke.
- She has a breath of fear in her voice.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
breath
IPA
GB/bɹˈɛθ/
US/bɹˈɛθ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
breath (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (breath)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: breath
- Plural: breath, breaths
Οικογένεια λέξεων
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
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- He muttered something under his breath.
- She swore under her breath when she saw the bill.