1. extremely beautiful, impressive, or exciting
極其美麗、壯觀或令人興奮的
The view from the mountaintop was absolutely breathtaking.
從山頂望出去的景色絕對是令人嘆為觀止。
She wore a breathtaking gown to the awards ceremony.
她在頒獎典禮上穿了一件美得令人屏息的禮服。
Breathtaking Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
breathtaking
adjective
快速理解
What does "Breathtaking" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Breathtaking"?
形容事物極其美麗、壯觀或令人驚嘆，以至於讓人忘記呼吸。
- 1
極度美麗或壯觀
EN: extremely beautiful or impressive
翻譯: 形容景色、藝術品或事物極其美麗、壯觀，令人讚嘆。
- 2
令人震驚或驚奇
EN: astonishing or awe-inspiring
翻譯: 形容事物令人極度驚訝、震撼，超乎預期。
- 3
情感上的強烈衝擊
EN: causing intense emotional excitement
翻譯: 形容體驗或事件帶來強烈的情感衝擊，令人激動不已。
小提醒：注意：breathtaking 是強烈的正面形容詞，通常不用於負面或普通的事物。中文常譯為『令人屏息的』，但實際使用更接近『美得令人窒息』、『震撼人心』或『驚為天人』。
發音（How to Pronounce "Breathtaking" in English）
How to pronounce "Breathtaking" in English?"Breathtaking" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Breathtaking" from YouTube Videos
Edith Widder: The weird and wonderful world of bioluminescence
TED
“that's just breathtaking, And you see things like this. This looks like something out of a Dr Seuss book -- just all manner of creatures all over this thing, And these are flytrap anemones.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Breathtaking"?How does "Breathtaking" change by context?
2. causing great surprise or amazement
令人極度驚訝或驚奇的
The acrobat's performance was a breathtaking display of skill and courage.
那位特技演員的表演是技巧與勇氣的驚人展現。
The sudden turn of events was breathtaking in its audacity.
事件的突然轉折，其大膽程度令人咋舌。
3. very fast or intense
非常快速或強烈的
The car accelerated at a breathtaking speed.
那輛車以驚人的速度加速。
The novel's breathtaking pace kept readers on the edge of their seats.
這本小說緊湊得令人窒息的節奏讓讀者坐立難安。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Breathtaking"?How to make natural sentences with "Breathtaking"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| breathtaking + noun | 令人驚嘆的... | The view from the summit was a breathtaking sight. (從山頂看到的景色是令人驚嘆的景象。) |
| breathtaking + in + its + noun | 在其...方面令人驚嘆 | The cathedral was breathtaking in its scale and detail. (這座大教堂的規模和細節令人驚嘆。) |
| find + noun + breathtaking | 覺得...令人驚嘆 | I found the performance absolutely breathtaking. (我覺得這場表演絕對令人驚嘆。) |
| absolutely/truly + breathtaking | 絕對/真正地令人驚嘆 | The special effects in the film were truly breathtaking. (電影中的特效真正地令人驚嘆。) |
用法說明
How is "Breathtaking" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Breathtaking"?
breathtaking doing vs breathtaking to do
- breathtaking doing 通常用於描述一個正在進行或持續的、令人驚嘆的狀態或活動本身。
- breathtaking to do 則強調「去做某件事」這個動作或想法本身帶來的驚嘆感，常用於表達個人感受或評價。
- 當主詞是「事物」時，常用 breathtaking to do 結構來描述該事物給人的感受。
- 在感嘆句或強調句中，breathtaking to do 結構也更為常見。 EN: Watching the sunset from the mountain peak was breathtaking. 翻譯: 從山頂看日落真是令人嘆為觀止。
EN:The view from the peak is breathtaking to behold.
翻譯:從山頂看到的景色，光是看著就令人屏息。
總結建議
一般來說，描述「某個活動或景象本身令人驚嘆」用 breathtaking doing，而強調「去做某事的體驗或想法令人驚嘆」則用 breathtaking to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Breathtaking" and similar words?How to choose "Breathtaking" vs alternatives?
breathtaking vs beautiful
「breathtaking」強調極度震撼、令人屏息的美或壯觀，程度遠超一般的「beautiful」。
breathtaking vs impressive
「breathtaking」側重情感上的震撼與驚嘆，而「impressive」更側重理性上令人欽佩、留下深刻印象的特質。
breathtaking vs stunning
兩者都表示極度美麗或令人驚訝，但「breathtaking」更強調規模、壯觀帶來的「震撼感」；「stunning」則更側重於「極致的美」或「令人震驚」的效果。
口語用法
How is "Breathtaking" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Breathtaking"?
引述
用於引述或轉述他人對某事物的強烈讚嘆，常與引述動詞如 say、call 連用。
EN: She said the view from the peak was absolutely breathtaking.
翻譯: 她說從山頂看出去的景色簡直令人嘆為觀止。
EN:Everyone who visits calls the art installation breathtaking.
翻譯:每個參觀過的人都稱那個藝術裝置令人屏息。
語氣強調
在口語中，常與 absolutely、totally、really 等副詞連用，以極度強化讚嘆的語氣。
EN: The finale of the fireworks show was really breathtaking!
翻譯: 煙火秀的結尾真的讓人驚嘆到無法呼吸！
EN:That's absolutely breathtaking—I've never seen anything like it.
翻譯:那絕對是震撼人心的—我從未見過這樣的景象。
停頓填充
作為一種誇張的讚嘆反應，單獨使用或稍作停頓後說出，以表達瞬間被震撼而需要時間反應的感覺。 EN: (After seeing the photo) Wow... just breathtaking. 翻譯: （看完照片後）哇…簡直美得令人窒息。
EN:(Pausing to take it in) ...Breathtaking. Truly.
翻譯:（停頓一下好好感受）…太震撼了。真的。
正式書寫注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，建議使用更精確、客觀的描述（如 spectacular、awe-inspiring、magnificent）來替代 breathtaking，後者更偏向主觀情感表達，略顯口語化。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Breathtaking"?What fixed phrases with "Breathtaking" should I remember?
breathtaking view
adjective + noun
令人屏息的景色
breathtaking beauty
adjective + noun
令人驚嘆的美麗
absolutely breathtaking
adverb + adjective
絕對令人嘆為觀止
breathtaking speed
adjective + noun
驚人的速度
breathtaking moment
adjective + noun
令人屏息的時刻
find something breathtaking
verb + object + adjective
覺得某事物令人嘆為觀止
breathtaking landscape
adjective + noun
令人屏息的風景
breathtaking display
adjective + noun
令人驚嘆的展示
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Breathtaking"?Which "Breathtaking" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The view was very breathtaking.
✓The view was breathtaking.
"Breathtaking" is an extreme adjective that already means "extremely beautiful or impressive." Using "very" before it is redundant and unnatural in English. Use it alone for emphasis.
×She has a breathtaking personality.
✓She has a captivating / charming / amazing personality.
"Breathtaking" is typically used to describe visual beauty, grandeur, or something that causes awe (like a view, performance, or spectacle). It is less commonly and less naturally used for abstract qualities like personality. Words like "captivating" or "amazing" are more appropriate.
×I felt breathtaking when I saw the Grand Canyon.
✓I was breathless / in awe when I saw the Grand Canyon. OR The Grand Canyon was breathtaking.
"Breathtaking" is an adjective that describes the thing that causes the awe, not the person feeling the awe. The person feels "breathless" or "in awe," or finds the thing itself "breathtaking."
×It's a breathtaking small village.
✓It's a charming / picturesque small village.
"Breathtaking" implies a level of grandeur, scale, or intensity that is often associated with vast landscapes, monumental architecture, or spectacular events. A small, quiet village is more aptly described as "charming," "picturesque," or "quaint."
×The food was breathtaking.
✓The food was exquisite / delicious / amazing.
While "breathtaking" can be used metaphorically, it is strongly associated with visual and awe-inspiring experiences. Using it for taste (food) is unconventional and can sound odd. Use taste-specific adjectives like "exquisite" or "delicious."
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Breathtaking"?What are tense/participle forms of "Breathtaking"?