hold their breath

• vi. 屏息(不出声)

hold their breath的用法和样例：

例句

1. The watchers held their breath as the acrobat crossed the tightrope.
   当卖艺者走过绷索时，观众都屏住了呼吸。
2. As the play worked up to a climax, all the spectators held their breath and silence reigned through the hall.
   当那出戏逐渐达到高潮时，观众们个个屏息凝气，整个大厅鸦雀无声。