1867, from breath + present participle of take (v.). Phrase to take (one's) breath away with astonishment or delight is from 1864. Breathtaking (n.) "act of taking breaths or a breath" is from 1620s. Related: Breathtakingly.
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1. The profundity of this book is achieved with breathtaking lightness.
这本书极为深入浅出。
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2. She danced with a grace and lightness that were breathtaking.
她的舞跳得优雅轻盈，令人惊叹。
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3. Some of their football was breathtaking, a delight to watch.
他们踢的一些比赛非常精彩，极具观赏性。
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4. He nevertheless completed the film with breathtaking speed.
