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['bri:ðə(r)]
 
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breather 基本解释
n.短暂的休息时间

Several analysts therefore predict that after taking a short breather , emerging-market mania will resume .
因此一些分析家预言，短暂的喘息之后，新兴市场的狂热会卷土重来。
They were merely taking a breather following a successful foray into four-digit territory a price over $ 1000 .
他们只是在成功侵入金价的四位数领地，即价格超过每盎司1000美元之后，稍作喘息。
It 's a great balance for running because you 'll really work your upper body , while giving your leg muscles a breather .
而且，确实锻炼到了上肢，又能给下肢一个喘息，对跑步是个极好的平衡。
Growth in the first half remained in double figures and the slowdown that did take place felt more like a much-needed breather rather than a looming crisis .
上半年经济保持两位数增长，虽然步伐的确有所放缓，但给人的感觉更像是亟需的喘息，而非危机的迫近。
Markets that looked cheap in august started to look dear , so it is hardly surprising that some investors have recently needed a breather .
八月份看来便宜的市场开始变得昂贵，所以毋庸置疑一些投资者近来需要喘息一下。