hold one's breath

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hold, one's, breath. To keep air in one's lungs, pausing noticeably before exhaling after previously inhaling.
  2. To wait expectantly for something to happen soon. idiomatic
    — He might pay back the money he borrowed without you reminding him, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

词形变化

holds one's breath present,singular,third-person holding one's breath participle,present held one's breath participle,past held one's breath past
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