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
Do you need-that-pencil?
你要那只铅笔吗？
A threatened blow is seldom given.
虚张声势，吓唬而已。
Yes, I do. Is it ready now?
是的，我想取回电视。现在修好了吗？