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breathless

/ˈbrɛθləs/

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1 · adj.

breathing with difficulty after effort or excitement

喘不过气的

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He reached the top of the stairs breathless but smiling.
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他爬到楼梯顶端，虽然气喘吁吁，却面带笑容。
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Pronunciation: /ˈbrɛθləs/

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