背气bèi∥qì由于疾病或其他原因而突然暂时停止呼吸{apnoea; transient suspension of respiration owing to illness or other reasons}: 婴儿～了,要赶快做人工呼吸{This baby has stopped breathing and should be given artificial respiration immediately.}|气得他差点ㄦ背过气去。{He got almost breathless with anger.}