1. He was gasping for air and seemed close to exhaustion.
    他气喘吁吁, 似乎快筋疲力尽了。

2. Meanwhile, they should encourage those among us who cannot swim five yards before they are gasping for air.
    与此同时，他们对我们中的那些游不了5码就已喘不过气来的人应该是种鼓舞。