catch one's breath

1. 屏息
   The song was so beautiful that it made me catch my breath.

   這首歌太好了，我禁不住屏息而聽。

2. 喘氣
   Let me catch my breath after running so fast.

   快跑過後讓我喘一口氣。

hold one's breath

1. 屏息而待
   All Europe held its breath to see who would win the election.

   全歐洲屏息而待，看誰能贏得這場選舉。

out of breath

1. 喘不過氣來
   I'm out of breath after running up the stairs.

   奔上樓梯我氣喘吁吁。

waste one's breath

1. 白費口舌
   Don't waste your breath trying to persuade him.

   別白費口舌去勸他了。

draw breath

1. 喘；歇口氣
2. 活著

• breath of fresh air
  a refreshing change.
• catch one's breath
  
  1. cease breathing momentarily in surprise or fear.
  2. rest after exercise to restore normal breathing.
• draw breath
  breathe in.
• hold one's breath
  cease breathing temporarily.
• out of breath
  gasping for air, typically after exercise.
• take someone's breath away
  astonish someone with awed respect or delight.
• under (or below) one's breath
  in a very quiet voice.
• waste one's breath
  talk or give advice without effect.