to hold one's breath
01
to wait for something anxiously or eagerly
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Idiom
例子
We held our breath as the results were announced, hoping for a positive outcome.
They will be holding their breath during the performance, anticipating a breathtaking finale.
02
to consciously or voluntarily stop breathing for a temporary period of time
例子
He held his breath under the water.
