breath
gb/bɹˈɛθ/ us/bɹˈɛθ/
A2
Anh
~ 1800
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
A2
event
1
Air in or out of lungs
The air you take in or let out when you breathe.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to take [a] breath
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'breath' (noun) with 'breathe' (verb). Remember: 'breath' is the air, 'breathe' is the action.
Từ đồng nghĩa
inhalation (More formal and technical, referring specifically to air intake.)
|
exhalation (Refers specifically to air being let out of the lungs.)
Từ trái nghĩa
breathlessness (The state of being unable to breathe easily.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
deep breath
|hold breath
|shortness of breath
|catch one's breath
|gasp for breath
Chủ đề
daily life
|health
|human body
|body
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I took a deep breath.
- Her breath is warm.
- He held his breath.
- I can see my breath in winter.
Danh từ
B1
event
2
Short break to breathe or rest
A short stop to get air or rest.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to pause for [a] breath
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse this with 'break' in general contexts; here it specifically relates to breathing.
Từ đồng nghĩa
break (More general; not limited to breathing.)
Từ trái nghĩa
continuous effort (Doing something without stopping to rest or breathe.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
pause for breath
|stop for breath
|catch one's breath
Chủ đề
daily life
|sports
|daily_life
|health
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I stopped for a breath.
- She took a breath before speaking.
- He paused for a breath.
Danh từ
B2
event
3
Very light wind or air movement
A very small and soft movement of air.
Từ đồng nghĩa
breeze (Slightly stronger and more sustained than 'breath' of air.)
Từ trái nghĩa
stillness (The complete absence of wind or air movement.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
a breath of wind
|a breath of air
Chủ đề
nature
|weather
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I felt a breath of wind.
- The room had no breath of air.
- A breath moved the leaves.
Danh từ
B2
quantity
4
Very small amount of something
A very small amount of something you can just notice.
Từ đồng nghĩa
hint (Commonly used for small amounts, especially of qualities or smells.)
Từ trái nghĩa
flood (A large amount, opposite to a tiny trace.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
a breath of perfume
|a breath of scandal
Chủ đề
descriptions
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- There was a breath of perfume in the air.
- A breath of excitement ran through the crowd.
- He spoke without a breath of doubt.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I smell a breath of perfume.
- There is a breath of smoke.
- She has a breath of fear in her voice.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
breath
IPA
GB/bɹˈɛθ/
US/bɹˈɛθ/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
breath (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (breath)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: breath
- Plural: breath, breaths
Họ từ
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
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- He muttered something under his breath.
- She swore under her breath when she saw the bill.