gasp

trasalire, sussultare

Inspirare di colpo per sorpresa, spavento o dolore.

In inglese semplice: To take a sudden breath because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain.

• She gasped when she saw the snake.
• The audience gasped at the sudden explosion.
• He touched his sore arm and gasped in pain.

Come si usa: gasp at something (She gasped at the price.); gasp in/with surprise (He gasped in surprise when the door opened.)

Espressioni comuni: gasp in surprise, gasp with horror, gasp at something

ansimare, boccheggiare

Respirare con difficoltà, spesso dopo uno sforzo intenso o quando manca l’aria.

In inglese semplice: To breathe with difficulty, often after hard exercise or when you cannot get enough air.

• I was gasping after the climb.
• The swimmer surfaced, gasping for air.
• Why are you gasping for breath?

Come si usa: gasp for breath/air (After the race, I was gasping for breath.)

Sinonimi: pant

Espressioni comuni: gasp for breath, gasp for air

dire ansimando

Dire qualcosa mentre si respira con difficoltà.

In inglese semplice: To say something while breathing with difficulty.

• “Help me,” she gasped.
• He gasped out his name between breaths.
• “We made it,” the exhausted climbers gasped.

Come si usa: gasp out something (He gasped out a few words before resting.)

Sinonimi: pant

Espressioni comuni: gasp out something, gasp a reply

sussulto, ansito

Respiro preso di colpo per sorpresa, spavento, dolore o difficoltà a respirare.

In inglese semplice: A sudden breath taken because of surprise, shock, pain, or difficulty breathing.

• She gave a gasp of surprise.
• We heard sharp gasps from the audience.
• He woke with a gasp, struggling to breathe.

Come si usa: a gasp of something (A gasp of horror rose from the crowd.)

Espressioni comuni: a gasp of surprise, give a gasp, a sharp gasp

boccata, tiro

Fumo aspirato da una sigaretta con un solo respiro.

In inglese semplice: A breath of smoke taken from a cigarette.

• He stepped outside for a gasp.
• She took a quick gasp from her cigarette.
• After one last gasp, he put the cigarette out.

Sinonimi: puff, drag

Espressioni comuni: have a gasp, a quick gasp

oh, ah

Suono scritto che indica un respiro improvviso di sorpresa o spavento.

In inglese semplice: A written sound showing that someone takes a sudden breath in surprise or shock.

• Gasp! You ate the whole cake!
• Gasp! Is that really your new car?
• Gasp! The secret door has opened!

Espressioni comuni: gasp oh no, gasp how shocking