hyperventilate

ˌhaɪpəˈventɪleɪt

v. produce hyperventilation in
v. breathe excessively hard and fast

[医]过度呼吸

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hyper- 意思是“过度”，ventilate 意为“通风、呼吸”。合起来就是“过度呼吸”的意思。

例句

1. During the exam, I started to hyperventilate because I was so nervous.

考试期间，我因为太紧张而开始过度换气。

2. If you hyperventilate, try to breathe slowly to calm yourself down.

如果你过度换气，试着慢慢呼吸来平静自己。

3. Some people hyperventilate when they feel anxious or scared.

有些人在感到焦虑或恐惧时会过度换气。