The joggers paused to catch their breath.

慢跑者们暂停下来以便喘气。

The swimmer came out of the water and gasped for breath.

游泳的人从水里钻出来喘气。

We had to pause frequently for breath.

我们不得不常停下来喘气。

He spoke solidly for twenty minutes, barely pausing to draw breath.

他足足讲了20分钟，几乎都没有停下来喘一气。