respire

verb

UK/rɪˈspaɪəʳ/
US/rɪˈspaɪr/

Definitions of respire verb

  1. Intransitive(不及物動詞)biology(生物學)

    To perform the act of breathing; to inhale and exhale air.

    呼吸

    • Plants respire during the day as well as undergo photosynthesis.

      植物在白天進行呼吸作用,同時也進行光合作用。

    • He was respiring rapidly after the strenuous exercise.

      他在劇烈運動後呼吸急促。

    • Taking deep breaths can help you relax and feel calm, a key part of how the body respires.

      深呼吸可以幫助你放鬆和感到平靜,這是身體呼吸的關鍵部分。