bated
adjective🔊/ˈbeɪtɪd/
🔊/ˈbeɪtɪd/
Word Originlate 16th cent.: from the past participle of obsolete bate ‘restrain’, from abate.
Idioms Idioms
with bated breath
- (formal)
feeling very anxious or excited 焦虑；兴奋 We waited with bated breath for the winner to be announced. 我们屏住呼吸等待宣布冠军是谁。 🔊🔊 We waited for the decision with bated breath. 我们屏住呼吸等待着这个决定。