English Dictionary

breath

/bɹɛθ/

noun

(uncountable) The act or process of breathing. / (countable) A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air. / (uncountable) Air expelled from the lungs. / (countable) A rest or pause.

She took a deep breath before jumping into the water.

意味（1）

(uncountable) The act or process of breathing.

I could hear the breath of the runner behind me.

意味（2）

(countable) A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air.

I took a deep breath and started the test.

意味（3）

(uncountable) Air expelled from the lungs.

I could feel the runner's breath on my shoulder.

意味（4）

(countable) A rest or pause.

Let's stop for a breath when we get to the top of the hill.

意味（5）

A small amount of something, such as wind, or common sense.

Even with all the windows open, there is hardly a breath of air in here.

意味（6）

(obsolete) Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume.

Autumn[…]Who wakenest with thy balmy breath

意味（7）

(obsolete) Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.

an after dinner's breath