to hold back
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to hold one's breath
hold one's breath, holding one's breath, held one's breath, holds one's breath
他 在 水下 憋氣 持續 了 一分鐘。
He held his breath underwater for one minute.
別 憋氣， 放鬆 自己。
Don't hold your breath, relax yourself.
他 在 緊張 時 不自覺 地 憋氣。
He unconsciously holds his breath when nervous.