shortness of breath
いきぎれ
Noun, Participle, Verb, Intransitive
1.
shortness of breath, panting, puffing
2.
running out of steam (of the economy, a project, etc.), losing momentum, loss of efficiency
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彼女はマラソンの終盤で息切れを起こし、ペースを落とした。
She got short of breath in the final stages of the marathon and slowed her pace.
新しいプロジェクトは当初好調だったが、資金不足で息切れし始めた。
The new project started strong, but began to run out of steam due to lack of funds.
医師は、息切れが続く場合はすぐに受診するように勧めた。
The doctor advised to see a doctor immediately if shortness of breath persists.
経済の回復は期待されたものの、消費の伸び悩みで息切れ感が否めない。
Although economic recovery was expected, a sense of running out of steam due to sluggish consumer spending is undeniable.
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