catch one's breath

英 [kætʃ wʌnz breθ] 美 [kætʃ wʌnz breθ]

屏住呼吸,倒吸一口气; 〈非正〉休息一下,歇一口气



英英释义

verb

  1. take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

      Synonym:    restbreathetake a breather