breathtaking

英 ['breθteɪkɪŋ]美 ['brɛθtekɪŋ]
  • adj. 惊人的；惊险的；令人激动的
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英文词源

breathtaking (adj.)
1867, from breath + present participle of take (v.). Phrase to take (one's) breath away with astonishment or delight is from 1864. Breathtaking (n.) "act of taking breaths or a breath" is from 1620s. Related: Breathtakingly.

双语例句

1. The profundity of this book is achieved with breathtaking lightness.
这本书极为深入浅出。
来自柯林斯例句
2. She danced with a grace and lightness that were breathtaking.
她的舞跳得优雅轻盈，令人惊叹。
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3. Some of their football was breathtaking, a delight to watch.
他们踢的一些比赛非常精彩，极具观赏性。
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4. He nevertheless completed the film with breathtaking speed.
但他还是以惊人的速度拍完了这部电影。
来自柯林斯例句
5. a breathtaking view of the mountains
群山的壮丽景色
来自《权威词典》