英语单词

breathtaking是什么意思

breathtaking

英 ['breθteɪkɪŋ] 美 ['brɛθtekɪŋ]
  • adj. 惊人的;惊险的;令人激动的

英文词源


breathtaking (adj.)
1867, from breath + present participle of take (v.). Phrase to take (one's) breath away with astonishment or delight is from 1864. Breathtaking (n.) "act of taking breaths or a breath" is from 1620s. Related: Breathtakingly.

双语例句


1. The profundity of this book is achieved with breathtaking lightness.
这本书极为深入浅出。

来自柯林斯例句

2. She danced with a grace and lightness that were breathtaking.
她的舞跳得优雅轻盈,令人惊叹。

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3. Some of their football was breathtaking, a delight to watch.
他们踢的一些比赛非常精彩,极具观赏性。

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4. He nevertheless completed the film with breathtaking speed.
但他还是以惊人的速度拍完了这部电影。

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5. a breathtaking view of the mountains
群山的壮丽景色

来自《权威词典》

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