Definitions
v. take air into your lungs and let it out
呼吸
Example
Sit by the window and breathe slowly for a minute.
坐在窗边，缓缓呼吸一分钟。
People living near busy roads often breathe polluted air, which can increase their risk of respiratory illness.
住在繁忙道路附近的人经常吸入受污染的空气，这可能增加他们患呼吸系统疾病的风险。
Collocations
- breathe deeply
- breathe in
- breathe out
- breathe fresh air
Word family
- breath (n.)
- breathing (n.)
- breathless (adj.)
Synonyms
- respire
Usage tip
breathe是动词，末音/ð/；breath是名词，末音/θ/。
FAQ
- What does breathe mean?
- take air into your lungs and let it out
- How is breathe pronounced?
- UK /briːð/, US /briːð/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
