To some, talking has much of the ease of breathing. However, to some, it is as much muscular effort as it it is simple emission, and therefore regarded as some kind of gymnastic feat, which requires training.
Is the underlined part akin to “the act of breathing”?
teacherJapan Is the underlined part akin to “the act of breathing”? A little. 'emission' has to do with 'sending out', in this case 'simple emission' means the basic act of making sounds ("sending sounds out into the world").
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teacherJapanIs the underlined part akin to “the act of breathing”?
A little. 'emission' has to do with 'sending out', in this case 'simple emission' means the basic act of making sounds ("sending sounds out into the world"). Breathing is required for this, so your idea of breathing isn't too far off the mark.
CJ