Inhale



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• v.吸气
• ［英］ v.吸气 ( to draw air, vapor, etc. into the lungs)
• ［记］ in ( 进) +hale ( 呼吸) -> 吸气
• ［同］ 同根词: exhale ( 呼气) ; halitus ( 气息, 蒸气)
• ［例］ to inhale deeply to enjoy the fresh air

Webster Collegiate

verb (inhaled; inhaling)

• Etymology: in- + exhale
• Date: 1725
• transitive verb
  • 1. to draw in by breathing
  • 2. to take in eagerly or greedily <inhaled about four meals at once — Ring Lardner>
• intransitive verb
  • to breathe in
• ? inhale noun

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