Bated

ENZH

What Does Bated Mean?

  • 屏息的
  • 悬念的
  • 压抑的

Bated Pronunciation

/ˈbeɪtɪd/

Bated Definition

adjective

Definition

Having been reduced in intensity or degree, often used in the phrase 'with bated breath' to express anxious anticipation.

In ZH

被减弱的强度或程度,通常用于短语 'with bated breath' 表达焦虑的期待。

How to Use Bated in a Sentence

  • He waited with bated breath for the results of the election.
  • She entered the theater with bated breath, hoping for a good show.
  • The audience sat in bated breath as the magician prepared for the final trick.
  • They watched the clock with bated breath as the deadline approached.
  • I read the final chapter with bated breath, eager to see how it ended.