breather
breather — noun
1. a brief stop in work or effort that lets you rest, relax, or recover your streng
a brief stop in work or effort that lets you rest, relax, or recover your strength.
After carrying boxes upstairs, Ravi stopped for a breather by the front door.
for a breather after physical effort
The nurse finally took a breather once the last patient left.
take a breather
During the exam break, Hana went outside for a quick breather.
Let's pause here and give the drivers a breather before sunset.
By noon, the crowded office needed a breather from nonstop phone calls.
- break
the general everyday word; it can be planned or longer than a breather
- rest
focuses more on recovering energy, especially after physical effort
- pause
usually a shorter stop in an activity, speech, or movement
- breathing space
often more figurative, meaning extra time or relief from pressure
文法句型
take a breather
stop for a breather
give someone a breather
用法筆記
Usually appears in patterns such as 'take a breather' or 'give someone a breather'. More informal than 'break' or 'rest', and often used after hard work, exercise, or a tense period rather than for a long planned stop.