bated/ˈbeɪtɪd; `betɪd/ 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.
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