catch one's breath

基本解释

Ever have one of those days when it seems there's not a minute to catch your breath, let alone meditate or relax?
究竟有没有那样的一天——连停下来喘口气、思考一下、放松一下的时间都没有？
With barely any time to catch their breath, the Rockets are now taking on one of the NBA's most experienced teams.
几乎没有喘息的机会，火箭队现在是NBA中最有经验的一只球队之一。
Often, one barely has time to catch one's breath between tasks, and he often must stay up late in the evening to work on what he is going to teach the next day.
常常一个教师在两堂课之间几乎没有膪踹息时间，而且为准备第二天要上的课还得熬到深夜。