gasp /ɡɑːsp/ CET6 TEM4 ( gasping, gasped, gasps )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A gasp is a short, quick breath of air that you take in through your mouth, especially when you are surprised, shocked, or in pain. (尤指惊讶或疼痛时的) 倒吸气

  例：

  An audible gasp went around the court as the jury announced the verdict.

  陪审团宣布判决的时候，法庭上听到倒抽了一口气的声音。

• 2. 

  V-I When you gasp, you take a short, quick breath through your mouth, especially when you are surprised, shocked, or in pain. 倒吸气

  例：

  She gasped for air and drew in a lungful of water.

  她倒吸气，吸了一大口水。

• 3. 

  PHRASE You describe something as the last gasp to emphasize that it is the final part of something or happens at the last possible moment. 最后时刻 [强调]

  例：

  ...the last gasp of a dying system of censorship.

  …行将结束的审查制度的最后时刻。