catch one's breath with an open mouth, owing to pain or astonishment
(因疼痛或惊讶而)喘气
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a woman gasped in horror at the sight of him .一位妇女一看到他就吓得倒抽一口冷气。
[with obj.]say (something) while catching one's breath, especially as a result of strong emotion
(因情绪激动而)喘着气说
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Jeremy gasped out an apology 杰里米结结巴巴地道了歉
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[with direct speech]‘
It's beautiful! ,’she gasped, much impressed .“太美了!”她惊叹道。
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大口喘气(以获得空气或呼吸)
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she surfaced and gasped for air .她浮出水面大口地吸气。
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〈喻,非正式〉 急切地想得到(或使用);渴望
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I'm gasping for a drink !我多想喝一杯啊!
a convulsive catching of breath
(急促的)呼吸
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his breath was coming in gasps .他喘得上气不接下气。
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one's (或the )last gasp the point of exhaustion, death, or completion 精疲力竭;奄奄一息;最后一刻the last gasp of the cold war . 冷战的最后时刻
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