catch one's breath

英語（米国） (en-US) 英語（イギリス） (en-GB)

動詞

to take a break, or rest while doing a strenuous activity, so that one's breathing becomes easier / to take in a breath sharply and hold it, usually in reaction to a sudden shock, or surprise

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One should stop occasionally to catch one's breath during long runs.

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意味（1）

to take a break, or rest while doing a strenuous activity, so that one's breathing becomes easier

They stopped for a moment at the end of the set to catch their breath before resuming play.

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意味（2）

to take in a breath sharply and hold it, usually in reaction to a sudden shock, or surprise

John caught his breath when he saw the bottle rolling unstoppably towards the opposite edge of the table.

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catches one's breath （ present singular third-person ）

catching one's breath （ participle present ）

caught one's breath （ participle past ）

caught one's breath （ past ）