breathtaking
gb/bɹˈɛθtˌeɪkɪŋ/ us/bɹˈɛθtˌeɪkɪŋ/
B2
Anh
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
B2
property
1
extremely beautiful or impressive
Very, very beautiful or impressive.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is breathtaking; breathtaking [noun]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Often used about things (views, scenery, performances), not usually about everyday small objects.
Từ đồng nghĩa
stunning (More common and slightly less formal.)
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spectacular (Emphasizes size or dramatic effect.)
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gorgeous (More directly about beauty, less about awe.)
Từ trái nghĩa
unimpressive (Not striking or memorable.)
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ordinary (Normal and not special.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
breathtaking view
|breathtaking scenery
|breathtaking landscape
|breathtaking beauty
|breathtaking vista
|breathtaking panorama
|breathtaking performance
|breathtaking design
|breathtaking architecture
|breathtaking images
Chủ đề
describing_things
|travel
|arts
Ví dụ
- The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking.
- They watched a breathtaking sunset over the ocean.
- Her breathtaking performance brought the audience to its feet.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The waterfall is breathtaking.
- We saw breathtaking scenery on our trip.
adjective
C1
property
2
extremely surprising or shocking
Very surprising in a strong way.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a breathtaking [amount/claim/price]; [something] is breathtaking
Lỗi thường gặp:
In this sense it can sound critical (e.g., a 'breathtaking' mistake/price), not always positive.
Từ đồng nghĩa
astonishing (More neutral and common for facts or numbers.)
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shocking (Stronger negative reaction is typical.)
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mind-blowing (More informal.)
Từ trái nghĩa
unsurprising (Expected or predictable.)
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routine (Normal and not remarkable.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
breathtaking claim
|breathtaking price
|breathtaking amount
|breathtaking scale
|breathtaking arrogance
|breathtaking hypocrisy
|breathtaking lie
|breathtaking mistake
|breathtaking jump
|breathtaking increase
Chủ đề
emotions
|news
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- The hotel’s prices were breathtaking, even in the off-season.
- He made a breathtaking claim with no evidence to support it.
- The report revealed a breathtaking level of corruption.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The bill was breathtaking.
- Her story was breathtaking.
adjective
C1
property
3
making you breathe hard briefly
Making you breathe hard for a moment.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a breathtaking [climb/run/moment]; [something] is breathtaking
Lỗi thường gặp:
Not the same as 'breathless' (which often describes the person); 'breathtaking' usually describes the cause.
Từ đồng nghĩa
breath-stopping (More vivid; often used for fear or suspense.)
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exhilarating (More positive; focuses on excitement rather than breath.)
Từ trái nghĩa
gentle (Not intense or physically demanding.)
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comfortable (Not causing physical strain.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
breathtaking climb
|breathtaking run
|breathtaking dive
|breathtaking fall
|breathtaking height
|breathtaking drop
|breathtaking moment
|breathtaking fear
|breathtaking pain
|breathtaking exertion
Chủ đề
health
|sports
|emotions
Ví dụ
- The final sprint was breathtaking, and he could barely speak afterward.
- She felt a breathtaking wave of panic when she couldn’t find her phone.
- The cold air at the summit was breathtaking at first.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The climb was breathtaking.
- I had a breathtaking moment of fear.
adjective
C1
property
4
extremely fast or rapid
Very fast; happening very quickly.
Mẫu sử dụng:
at a breathtaking pace/rate; breathtaking speed
Lỗi thường gặp:
Commonly used with 'pace' or 'rate'; avoid using it as an adverb (*'breathtaking fast').
Từ đồng nghĩa
rapid (More neutral and less dramatic.)
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breakneck (Stresses speed and risk; more informal.)
Từ trái nghĩa
slow (Not fast or quick.)
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gradual (Happening in small steps over time.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
breathtaking pace
|breathtaking rate
|breathtaking speed
|breathtaking growth
|breathtaking progress
|breathtaking acceleration
|breathtaking turnaround
|breathtaking expansion
|breathtaking rise
|breathtaking change
Chủ đề
business
|technology
|change
Ví dụ
- Technology is changing at a breathtaking pace.
- The company expanded at a breathtaking rate over five years.
- He drove at a breathtaking speed on the highway.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The city is growing at a breathtaking pace.
- The train moved at a breathtaking speed.
adjective
C1
property
5
highly exciting and dramatic
Very exciting and dramatic.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a breathtaking [finish/goal/scene/sequence]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Often used for a specific moment or sequence (e.g., a 'breathtaking finish'), not for long ordinary activities.
Từ đồng nghĩa
thrilling (More common; focuses on excitement.)
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gripping (Emphasizes holding attention and suspense.)
Từ trái nghĩa
boring (Not interesting or exciting.)
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flat (Lacking energy or emotion.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
breathtaking finish
|breathtaking finale
|breathtaking goal
|breathtaking comeback
|breathtaking scene
|breathtaking sequence
|breathtaking twist
|breathtaking match
|breathtaking race
|breathtaking victory
Chủ đề
sports
|arts
|entertainment
Ví dụ
- It was a breathtaking finish, with the winner decided in the last second.
- The film opens with a breathtaking chase scene.
- They pulled off a breathtaking comeback in the second half.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The game had a breathtaking finish.
- The movie has a breathtaking scene.
Ngữ pháp
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breathtaking
IPA
GB/bɹˈɛθtˌeɪkɪŋ/
US/bɹˈɛθtˌeɪkɪŋ/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
breath - tak - ing (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (breath)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: breathtaking
Họ từ
Negative and opposite forms
Related words
breathable
adjective
Cách diễn đạt
a breathtaking view
1/ə bɹˈɛθtˌeɪkɪŋ vjˈu/
fixed phrase
a very beautiful scene
A view that is very beautiful.
Ví dụ
- Our room had a breathtaking view of the bay.
- They stopped at the lookout to take in the breathtaking view.
- At the top, a breathtaking view opened up across the valley.
at a breathtaking pace
1/ˈæt ə bɹˈɛθtˌeɪkɪŋ pˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
very quickly; rapidly
Very fast; very quickly.
Ví dụ
- New apps appear at a breathtaking pace these days.
- The neighborhood has been redeveloped at a breathtaking pace.
- Prices rose at a breathtaking pace after the storm.