hold one's breath
Chinese meaning
屏息以待;紧张地等待
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Example
South Africa was holding its breath on Tuesday as mass anti-immigration protests were held across the country.
周二,随着全国各地爆发大规模反移民抗议活动,南非举国屏息以待。
Source: The Guardian · 30 Jun 2026
Background ✎
Roots · etymology
源自屏息等待的身体动作,喻紧张期待
- hold(保持)+ one's breath(某人的呼吸):字面『屏住呼吸』
Collocations
- hold your breath / holding its breath / don't hold your breath
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