English Dictionary

catch one's breath

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

日本語の意味

激しい運動などの合間に、呼吸を整えるために一息つくこと / 突然の衝撃や驚きから、息を急に吸って一時止めること

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

長距離走の最中は、時々立ち止まって息を整えるべきだ。

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.

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.

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 ）