breather

名词 breather:

1. a short respite
   同义词：breath, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time
2. air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time
   同义词：snorkel, schnorkel, schnorchel, snorkel breather

1. I've mowed the front lawn, and I'm just taking a breather before taking the back lawn.
   我已刈了前面的草坪，待我休息一下后说去刈后面的草坪。
2. I must go out for a quick breather.
   我得出去换换脑子了。

breath.er

n.（名词）
One that breathes, especially in a specified manner:
呼吸者，尤指以某种方式：
例句：
a shallow breather.
一个呼吸微弱的人

Informal A short rest period:
【非正式用语】 短暂的休息时间：
例句：
took a breather after skiing for two hours.
滑雪两个小时后稍作休息

Informal An activity, such as strenuous exercise, that causes difficult breathing.
【非正式用语】 使人喘气的事：引起呼吸困难的一种活动，如激烈的运动
A small vent allowing the passage of gas or liquid to or from an enclosed area.
通气阀，通道：使气体或液体从一个封闭地区流入或流出的小通道