to respire
01
呼吸する, 吸い込んで吐き出す
to breathe in and out, taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide from the lungs
Intransitive
例
Humans respire to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in their lungs.
人間は肺で酸素と二酸化炭素を交換するために呼吸します。
02
呼吸する, 夜間呼吸を行う
(of a plant) to absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide during the night instead of performing photosynthesis
Intransitive
例
At night, the plant continues to respire, taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
夜になると、植物は呼吸を続け、酸素を取り込み二酸化炭素を放出します。
03
呼吸する
to regain normal breathing after exertion or stress
Intransitive
例
After the long run, she stopped to respire and catch her breath.
長い走行の後、彼女は呼吸するために止まり、息を整えた。
語彙ツリー
respiration
respirator
respiratory
respire
