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gasp

/ˈɡæsp/ American
Picture: gasp
  • v. 喘气, 渴望
  • n. 喘息
Definition
  • v. to breathe in sharply, or to strongly desire something
  • n. a short, quick breath taken from surprise or pain
Example
She let out a gasp when she saw the surprise party.
她看到惊喜派对时,倒吸了一口气。