breath
gb/bɹˈɛθ/ us/bɹˈɛθ/
A2
英語
~ 1800
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
event
1
Air in or out of lungs
The air you take in or let out when you breathe.
用法パターン：
to take [a] breath
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'breath' (noun) with 'breathe' (verb). Remember: 'breath' is the air, 'breathe' is the action.
類義語
inhalation (More formal and technical, referring specifically to air intake.)
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exhalation (Refers specifically to air being let out of the lungs.)
対義語
breathlessness (The state of being unable to breathe easily.)
コロケーション
deep breath
|hold breath
|shortness of breath
|catch one's breath
|gasp for breath
テーマ
daily life
|health
|human body
|body
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I took a deep breath.
- Her breath is warm.
- He held his breath.
- I can see my breath in winter.
名詞
B1
event
2
Short break to breathe or rest
A short stop to get air or rest.
用法パターン：
to pause for [a] breath
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with 'break' in general contexts; here it specifically relates to breathing.
類義語
break (More general; not limited to breathing.)
対義語
continuous effort (Doing something without stopping to rest or breathe.)
コロケーション
pause for breath
|stop for breath
|catch one's breath
テーマ
daily life
|sports
|daily_life
|health
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I stopped for a breath.
- She took a breath before speaking.
- He paused for a breath.
名詞
B2
event
3
Very light wind or air movement
A very small and soft movement of air.
類義語
breeze (Slightly stronger and more sustained than 'breath' of air.)
対義語
stillness (The complete absence of wind or air movement.)
コロケーション
a breath of wind
|a breath of air
テーマ
nature
|weather
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I felt a breath of wind.
- The room had no breath of air.
- A breath moved the leaves.
名詞
B2
quantity
4
Very small amount of something
A very small amount of something you can just notice.
類義語
hint (Commonly used for small amounts, especially of qualities or smells.)
対義語
flood (A large amount, opposite to a tiny trace.)
コロケーション
a breath of perfume
|a breath of scandal
テーマ
descriptions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- There was a breath of perfume in the air.
- A breath of excitement ran through the crowd.
- He spoke without a breath of doubt.
学習者向け例文
- I smell a breath of perfume.
- There is a breath of smoke.
- She has a breath of fear in her voice.
文法
辞書形
breath
IPA
GB/bɹˈɛθ/
US/bɹˈɛθ/
音節・強勢
breath （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (breath)
活用形
Noun
- Base: breath
- Plural: breath, breaths
関連語
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
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- He muttered something under his breath.
- She swore under her breath when she saw the bill.