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奄奄一息 (yǎn yǎn yī xī)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To be at one's last gasp; to be on the verge of death or collapse.

Definition (中文解释)

奄奄呼吸微弱的样子。只剩下一口气。形容临近死亡。

Derivation (典故出处)

明·冯梦龙《东周列国志》第八十七回惠王亲往问疾,见痤病势已重,奄奄一息。”

Example (造句示例)

After the exhausting race, he was 奄奄一息 on the ground.