gasping

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A gasp is a short, quick breath of air that you take in through your mouth, especially when you are surprised, shocked, or in pain. (尤指驚訝或疼痛時的) 倒吸氣
An audible gasp went around the court as the jury announced the verdict. 陪讅團宣佈判決的時候，法庭上聽到倒抽了一口氣的聲音。
2. V-I When you gasp, you take a short, quick breath through your mouth, especially when you are surprised, shocked, or in pain. 倒吸氣
She gasped for air and drew in a lungful of water. 她倒吸氣，吸了一大口水。
3. PHRASE You describe something as the last gasp to emphasize that it is the final part of something or happens at the last possible moment. 最後時刻[強調]
...the last gasp of a dying system of censorship. …行將結束的讅查制度的最後時刻。