gasp — to take a quick, deep breath with an open mouth, often because of shock, surprise, or lack of air
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take a quick, deep breath with an open mouth, often because of shock, surprise, or lack of air
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡæsp/
Korean meaning: 충격이나 놀라움, 숨 부족으로 입을 벌리고 급히 숨을 쉬다, 헐떡거리다
Korean pronunciation: 개스프 (강세: 개스프)
Example Sentences
- The runner gasped for air after finishing the marathon while dressed as a banana.
- I gasped when I realized I had been talking to my boss with spinach stuck in my teeth.
- The audience gasped as the tightrope walker wobbled dangerously.
gasp
VERB//ɡæsp//
to take a quick, deep breath with an open mouth, often because of shock, surprise, or lack of air
Gasping in surprise and shock
People gasped after hearing the unexpected news. (SHOCK + BREATH = GASP → gasp happens when surprise or fear suddenly changes your breathing)
He gasped, tried to grasp the situation, and almost collapsed from surprise.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 중세 영어에서 유래된 단어로, 숨을 급히 쉬는 소리를 흉내낸 의성어에서 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The runner gasped for air after finishing the marathon while dressed as a banana.”
“I gasped when I realized I had been talking to my boss with spinach stuck in my teeth.”
“The audience gasped as the tightrope walker wobbled dangerously.”
“She gasped in amazement when she saw her surprise birthday party.”
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