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源自中古英语 'baten',意为减少或减弱,可能与古法语 'battre'(打击)有关。
❶ 指逐渐减少或减弱某事物,通常用于描述情绪、光线或强度的逐渐降低。
“The storm's fury bated as the night wore on.”
(随着夜深,风暴的猛烈逐渐减弱。)
“Her excitement bated when she realized the truth.”
(当她意识到真相时,她的兴奋感逐渐消退。)
with bated breath — 形容非常紧张或期待地等待某事发生,通常用于形容屏住呼吸的状态。
“The audience waited with bated breath for the final result.”
(观众屏住呼吸等待最终结果。)