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gasp

🇬🇧 UK/gæsp/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLB2

Definitions

v.

To draw in breath suddenly due to shock or surprise; to breathe with difficulty in a labored, panting manner.

倒吸一口气；喘气，喘息

n.

A short, sudden intake of breath, especially from shock or exertion.

喘气声，倒吸气

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
gaspother
=gasp

Common Collocations

  • 1.gasp for breath喘气
  • 2.gasp in horror惊恐地倒吸一口气
  • 3.gasp loudly大声喘息

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She gasped in horror at the terrible accident.

  • 2.

    The exhausted runner gasped for breath after the race.

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