Phrase
breathing space
noun
喘息的机会；思考的时间；休息时间
a short period of rest or relief from pressure, allowing time to think or recover
指在压力或忙碌中暂时停下、舒缓的余地或时间。
- 1.
Sufficient space or a span of time in which to recover one's breath.
足够恢复呼吸的空间或时间
- 2.
A rest, pause, or respite.
休息、暂停或喘息
- 3.
Enough distance so that one can feel unfettered.
足够的距离以感到不受束缚。
足够恢复呼吸的空间或时间；休息、暂停或喘息；足够的距离以感到不受束缚。；休息时间
In use
I need some breathing space before I make my decision.
The quiet weekend gave us a little breathing space after a busy week.
Everyone needs breathing spaces now and then.
get/have/need (some) breathing space
常用动词搭配，表示需要或获得休息时间。
I needed some breathing space after the long flight.
长途飞行后我需要一些喘息时间。
give (someone) breathing space
给予某人休息或缓冲时间。
The manager gave us breathing space to finish the project.
经理给了我们喘息时间来完成项目。
leave/allow (no) breathing space
表示留有或没有余地。
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- breathing spaces
- plural
Learner notes
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Usage priority
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