Breathe meaning in English
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Definition
to breathe: to inhale and exhale air through the mouth or nose
a breath: an inhalation, an exhalation
to take a deep breath to inhale a lot of air
breathing: respiration
Examples
- "He's lost consciousness and his breathing is shallow."
- "Breathing is important in yoga, as it is in life."
- "Glen : The rest of you, while I'm helping Edward, please practice your breathing."
- "Must go, Icarus is making funny noises in his office – I had better check if he's still breathing."
- "Breathe normally."
- "The scarf would protect the birds by preventing them from breathing in infected air particles."
- "Try to breathe normally."
- "Sick of the Anglo-Saxon housing invasion, perhaps the whole of Europe can now start to breathe a sigh of relief."
- "No pulse, no breathing."
Exercise 1
The verb "" describes the act of respiration, or inhaling and exhaling.
This verb was used by Trey in the conversation you just heard.
This verb was used by Trey in the conversation you just heard.
The verb "to breathe" describes the act of respiration, or inhaling and exhaling.
This verb was used by Trey in the conversation you just heard.
This verb was used by Trey in the conversation you just heard.
to breathe: The verb "to breathe" describes the act of respiration, or inhaling and exhaling. Trey tells Icarus to try to breathe normally while he recovers from choking on a chocolate. The verb "to breathe" is regular: breathe/breathed/breathed.
Exercise 2
After reading the second paragraph of this email, choose the statement which best describes Kevin.
After reading the second paragraph of this email, choose the statement which best describes Kevin.
Although Kevin says that he will provide the "after dinner mints" this is not because he loves fresh breath, but rather because he does not want to pay for a dessert. Kevin says he will provide an "after dinner mint" instead.
We can tell that Kevin is "stingy" (reluctant to spend money) because he asks that Susie and Philip "stick to an appetizer and a main course" and that they only order "ice water". This is because Kevin does not want to pay for any other drinks or food. To "stick to" (an appetizer) is to "reserve or limit oneself to something". In this case, Kevin wants Susie and Philip to eat and drink a small amount, so that he can save money.
Although Kevin asks that everyone orders only "an appetizer and a main course" this is not because he doesn't eat much, but rather because he does not want to pay for any other food, such as a desserts or a cocktail.
Although Kevin asks that everyone drinks only "ice water" this is not because he loves water, but rather because he does not want to pay for drinks.
Exercise 3
Complete the sentences with words from the dialogue. Use the hints to help you!
We by putting our lips into a circle and forcing air through them. (Hint: the wind does this!)
You need a lot of to play the trombone. (Hint: this is the air inhaled and exhaled in respiration!)
We by putting our lips into a circle and forcing air through them. (Hint: the wind does this!)
You need a lot of to play the trombone. (Hint: this is the air inhaled and exhaled in respiration!)
Complete the sentences with words from the dialogue. Use the hints to help you!
We blow 1 by putting our lips into a circle and forcing air through them. (Hint: the wind does this!)
You need a lot of breath 2 to play the trombone. (Hint: this is the air inhaled and exhaled in respiration!)
We blow 1 by putting our lips into a circle and forcing air through them. (Hint: the wind does this!)
You need a lot of breath 2 to play the trombone. (Hint: this is the air inhaled and exhaled in respiration!)
1 blow: "To blow" is to produce a current of air using the mouth. Example: We blow on hot chocolate to make it cool enough to drink. In the dialogue, Hannah thinks Horatio is pretending to blow a wind instrument when in fact he is pretending to be "out of breath". We blow instruments like horns and trumpets to make them produce sound.
2 breath: A "breath" is air entering and then exiting the lungs during respiration. Example: Jim has bad BREATH because he never brushes his teeth! In the dialogue, Horatio says he becomes "out of breath" when he plays his triangle. To be "out of breath" is to be exhausted or have difficulty breathing.
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