breather

breather
noun
  1. [insing.](informal)a brief pause for rest
    (非正式)短暂的休息
    regroup and take a breather.
    重新分组后进行短暂休息。
  2. a vent or valve to release pressure or to allow air to move freely around something
    (通气或降压用的)通气孔,呼吸阀
    a cask breather.
    桶状呼吸阀。
    [as modifier]a breather pipe.
    通气管。
  3. [with adj. or noun modifier]a person or animal that breathes in a particular way, or breathes a particular substance
    (用某种方式呼吸的)呼吸者;呼吸某种东西者
    a heavy breather.
    打呼噜的人。
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