hold one's breath 屏住呼吸
on tenterhooks 焦虑不安
in suspense 悬而未决
edge of one's seat 坐立不安
with anticipation 满怀期待
1. The audience watched the finale of the ballet with bated breath.
观众屏住呼吸观看芭蕾舞剧的终章。
2. She sat with bated breath, waiting for the doctor to come out.
她屏息凝神地坐着，等待医生出来。
3. Fans watched the last minute of the game with bated breath.
球迷们屏住呼吸观看了比赛的最后一分钟。
A: Do you know the result of the audition?
A：你知道试镜的结果吗？
B: I've been waiting with bated breath for hours!
B：我屏息凝神地等了好几个小时了！
1) 屏息凝视
2) 紧张地等待
3) 全神贯注地关注
4) 因紧张或兴奋而不敢呼吸
1. 屏住呼吸；紧张地期待
e.g. We waited with bated breath for the announcement.
我们屏息等待公告。
phrase
1. in a state of extreme tension or suspense, holding one's breath
Synonym: on tenterhooks, in suspense