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inhaled

UK /ɪnˈheɪld/US /ɪnˈheɪld/

词源

源自拉丁语 'inhalare'(in- '进入' + halare '呼吸'),16世纪进入英语。

verb

❶ 通过呼吸将空气或其他气体吸入肺部,常用于描述正常呼吸或吸入特定物质的过程。

“She inhaled deeply to calm her nerves before the speech.”

(她在演讲前深吸一口气以平复紧张情绪。)

“The doctor warned him not to inhale the chemical fumes.”

(医生警告他不要吸入化学烟雾。)

同义词:breathe in, draw in, inspire

常见短语

inhale deeply — 指进行深长的吸气动作,常见于放松练习或医疗场景。

“The meditation guide said, 'Inhale deeply and count to four.'”

(冥想指导者说:'深深吸气并数到四。')