inhalation

/ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌin-hə-ˈlā-shən ˌi-nə-ˈlā-/ (ame, mw)

inhalation — noun

1. the action of pulling air, smoke, or other substances into the body through the

1.名詞B2
釋義

the action of pulling air, smoke, or other substances into the body through the nose or mouth so that they reach the lungs

例句

The doctor warned about the dangers of smoke inhalation after the fire.

collocation: smoke inhalation

Taking several deep inhalations helped calm Yusuf's nerves before the speech.

countable use: deep inhalation(s)

同義詞
  • breathing in

    everyday alternative; less formal and preferred in casual speech

  • inhaling

    gerund form; same register as 'inhalation' but can feel less clinical in context

  • inspiration

    formal medical/physiology term; rare in ordinary use

反義詞
  • exhalation

    the act of breathing air out; the opposite physiological process

  • expiration

    formal medical term for breathing out; paired with 'inspiration'

文法句型

inhalation + of + substance

on + inhalation

countable: a deep inhalation / deep inhalations (plural)

用法筆記

Frequently used in medical, safety, and health contexts. The countable form (a deep inhalation / two inhalations) appears in meditation, singing, and clinical instructions. In everyday conversation, simpler alternatives such as 'breathing in' or 'breath' are more natural.

常見錯誤

❌I took a deep inhalation before jumping into the pool.
✅I took a deep breath before jumping into the pool.
💡'inhalation' is too formal for routine physical actions; use 'breath' or 'breathing in' in casual speech.