with bated breath
怀着期待或兴奋的心情等待某事的发生
口语·形容紧张期待
英文释义
to wait in anticipation or suspense
例句
The audience waited with bated breath for the winner to be announced.
典故来源
源自莎士比亚戏剧，'bated'是'abated'的缩写，意为屏住呼吸。