breathing
The continuous physiological process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide through the lungs. It describes the act of respiration and is essential for the survival of aerobic organisms.
예시
3 / 5His breathing was steady and quiet while he slept soundly.
His breathing was steady and quiet while he slept soundly.
The medical report indicated that the patient's breathing had stabilized after the administration of oxygen.
The medical report indicated that the patient's breathing had stabilized after the administration of oxygen.
I could hear some heavy breathing coming from the hallway, which gave me a bit of a fright.
I could hear some heavy breathing coming from the hallway, which gave me a bit of a fright.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the 'ing' in breathing like the 'ing' in 'living'—you need breathing to keep on living.
빠른 퀴즈
The yoga instructor told us that conscious _______ is the key to managing stress effectively.
정답!
정답은: breathing
예시
His breathing was steady and quiet while he slept soundly.
everydayHis breathing was steady and quiet while he slept soundly.
The medical report indicated that the patient's breathing had stabilized after the administration of oxygen.
formalThe medical report indicated that the patient's breathing had stabilized after the administration of oxygen.
I could hear some heavy breathing coming from the hallway, which gave me a bit of a fright.
informalI could hear some heavy breathing coming from the hallway, which gave me a bit of a fright.
Academic studies differentiate between the mechanical process of breathing and the cellular process of respiration.
academicAcademic studies differentiate between the mechanical process of breathing and the cellular process of respiration.
Securing this investment has finally given our startup some breathing room to focus on product development.
businessSecuring this investment has finally given our startup some breathing room to focus on product development.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
breathing room
breathing room (space or time to recover)
breathing down someone's neck
breathing down someone's neck (watching someone too closely)
living, breathing example
living, breathing example (a perfect, real-life instance)
자주 혼동되는 단어
Breath is the noun for a single cycle of air, whereas breathing is the continuous process.
Breathe is the verb (the action), while breathing is the noun (the activity/process).
사용 참고사항
Use 'breathing' when referring to the ongoing activity or the sound of someone respiring. It is also frequently used metaphorically in business and sports to mean 'space to maneuver'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often forget the 'e' in the verb 'breathe' but include it correctly in 'breathing'. Also, avoid using 'breathing' when you mean a single 'breath' (e.g., say 'take a breath', not 'take a breathing').
암기 팁
Think of the 'ing' in breathing like the 'ing' in 'living'—you need breathing to keep on living.
어원
Derived from Old English 'bræthan', which originally meant to smell, exhale, or give off an odor.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
Breathing techniques are a central component of mindfulness, yoga, and meditation practices which are increasingly popular in global health contexts.
빠른 퀴즈
The yoga instructor told us that conscious _______ is the key to managing stress effectively.
정답!
정답은: breathing
관련 문법 규칙
관련 단어
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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