take a breather

短语

歇口气

发音

AU

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To take a break; to pause or relax briefly.

    习语

    Why don't we stop and take a breather before we continue?

词汇关系

动词

同义词 3

rest breathe catch one's breath

上位词 3

break pause intermit