bated breath
屏息以待，焦急地等待某事发生
书面/口语·表示紧张期待
英文释义
to be in a state of anxious anticipation, holding one's breath in excitement or suspense
例句
The fans waited with bated breath for the final score to be announced.
典故来源
源自莎士比亚戏剧《威尼斯商人》，'bated'是'abated'的缩写，意为减弱，指因紧张而屏住呼吸。