The motorbike accident

    There's the sad story of the poor guy who was in a terrible motorcycle accident. When he came out from under the anesthetic(麻药）, the doctor was leaning over him anxiously.
    "Son," he said, "I've got some good news and some bad news.
    "The bad news is that your were in a very serious accident,and I'm afraid we had to amputate （切除）both your feet just above the ankle.""Jesus," gasped¹ the patient. "What's the good news?""The fellow in the next bed over would like to buy yourboots."

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v.喘气( gasp的过去式和过去分词 )；喘息；倒抽气；很想要

参考例句：

• She gasped at the wonderful view. 如此美景使她惊讶得屏住了呼吸。
• People gasped with admiration at the superb skill of the gymnasts. 体操运动员的高超技艺令人赞叹。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》