gasp
noun
Definitions of gasp noun
- C2Countable(可数名词)
An instance of breathing in suddenly and sharply, often due to surprise or distress.
喘息；倒抽一口气
He gave a gasp of shock upon hearing the news.
听到这个消息时，他惊讶地倒吸了一口气。
She covered her mouth with a horrified gasp.
她惊恐地倒吸了一口气，用手捂住了嘴。
He let out a quick gasp before he began speaking.
他快速倒吸了一口气，然后开始说话。
verb
Definitions of gasp verb
- C2Intransitive(不及物动词)
To inhale suddenly and sharply, especially from surprise, pain, or shock.
（尤指因惊讶、疼痛或震惊而）喘息，倒抽气
She gasped at the amount on the bill.
她看到账单上的金额时倒抽了一口气。
"I can't believe it!" he gasped in astonishment.
「我不敢相信！」他惊讶地倒抽了一口气。
He gasped in pain as he sat up in bed.
他在床上坐起来时因疼痛而倒抽了一口气。
- C2Intransitive(不及物动词)
To struggle to breathe, taking in air with difficulty and audible effort.
喘气；倒抽一口气
She reached the top of the hill, gasping for air after the long hike.
她到达山顶后，因长时间的远足而气喘吁吁。
He was gasping for breath as he struggled to stay afloat.
他挣扎着保持浮在水面，喘不过气来。
He fell to the ground, gasping for air after running the marathon.
他在跑完马拉松后跌倒在地，大口喘着气。
Idioms
- be gasping
To experience extreme thirst, often to the point of discomfort.
口喘舌燥
• After running the marathon, he was gasping for water.
跑完马拉松后，他渴得不行，急着要喝水。
- be gasping for something
To have an extreme desire or need for something.
极度渴望或需要某事物。
• After a full day of meetings, I'm gasping for a cup of coffee.
开了一整天的会后，我极度渴望来杯咖啡。