Question of the Day #786

Breathtaking nature, stunning beaches and lots of fun are some of the words used to describe the incredible Balearic island Ibiza.

From the 1st paragraph of this article at Luxury Travel Magazine.

  上記の文で、breathtakingの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "breathtaking" mean? 

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

〔美しさなどが〕息をのむような、すごい、ハラハラするような、驚くような、驚くほどの、驚異的な

Answer

According to the Cambridge Dictionary:

extremely exciting, beautiful, or surprising

Examples

• The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking.
• His performance is described in the paper as "a breathtaking display of physical agility".
• The town of Tofino is accessible via a scenic five-hour road trip from Vancouver or a breathtaking one-hour seaplane flight with Harbour Air, which lands at the resort's docks. — Julia Eskins, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2022
• Some of their football was breathtaking, a delight to watch.
• He nevertheless completed the film with breathtaking speed. 

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