Bated
a. 减少, 减弱, 抑制, 压低, 降低, (英)(非正式)大怒
📖 牛津释义
bated
adj
(idm 习语) with ,bated `breath holding one's breath anxiously or excitedly 因焦急或兴奋而屏住气息
We waited with bated breath for the winner to be announced. 我们屏住呼吸等待宣布获胜者的姓名.
🗣️ 情景例句
Could you slice the tomatoes for me, please?
请帮我把西红柿切成薄片好吗？
Truth may be blamed, but shall never be shamed.
真理可能被指责，但是决不蒙耻辱。
'But you are still ugly,' Sally said.
“可是你仍然难看呀，”萨莉说。