breathtaking

/ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbreth-ˌtā-kiŋ/ (ame, mw)

breathtaking — adjective

1. so beautiful, exciting, or unexpectedly impressive that it makes you stop and st

1.形容詞B2
釋義

so beautiful, exciting, or unexpectedly impressive that it makes you stop and stare for a moment.

例句

At sunrise, the lake looked breathtaking under a line of pink clouds.

linking verb: look breathtaking

The dancers gave a breathtaking performance in the crowded city square.

collocation: breathtaking performance

同義詞
  • stunning

    very close, often especially used for beauty or strong visual impact.

  • spectacular

    stresses size, drama, or public display more than personal wonder.

  • amazing

    broader and more conversational; it can praise quality as well as surprise.

  • awe-inspiring

    slightly more formal and often suggests deep respect as well as wonder.

反義詞
  • ordinary

    not special or striking.

  • dull

    lacking excitement or visual interest.

  • unimpressive

    not good enough to cause admiration or surprise.

文法句型

breathtaking + noun

be breathtaking

look breathtaking

用法筆記

Often describes views, scenery, performances, or dramatic results, and it commonly appears before a noun or after be, look, and seem. In modern everyday use, it usually praises something striking rather than describing real trouble breathing.

常見錯誤

❌I was breathtaking by the view.
✅I was breathless at the view.' / 'The view was breathtaking.
💡'breathtaking' describes the thing that has the effect, not the person's feeling.
❌The waterfall was very breathtaking.
✅The waterfall was breathtaking.
💡the adjective is already very strong, so 'very' is often unnecessary.