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air

UK //eə//US //er//

词源

源自拉丁语 'aer',通过古法语 'air' 进入英语,最初来自希腊语 'aēr',意为‘空气’或‘大气’。

noun

❶ 指地球周围的气体混合物,主要由氮气和氧气组成,是人类和动物呼吸的必需物质。

“The fresh air in the mountains makes me feel relaxed.”

(山里的新鲜空气让我感到放松。)

“We need to open the window to let some air in.”

(我们需要打开窗户让一些空气进来。)

❶ 指某种氛围或感觉,常用于描述某种情绪或环境的总体印象。

“There was an air of excitement before the concert.”

(音乐会开始前有一种兴奋的氛围。)

“She has an air of confidence about her.”

(她身上有一种自信的感觉。)

同义词:atmosphere, breeze, mood, vibe

verb

❶ 指将某物暴露在空气中,或通过广播或电视公开表达意见或信息。

“She aired the blankets to get rid of the smell.”

(她把毯子晾在空气中以去除气味。)

“The show will air on TV tonight.”

(这个节目今晚将在电视上播出。)

同义词:broadcast, ventilate, express

常见短语

in the air — 表示某事正在发生或即将发生,或指某种感觉或氛围弥漫在周围。

“There was a sense of change in the air.”

(空气中弥漫着一种变化的感觉。)

air one's views — 指公开表达某人的观点或意见,通常用于正式或公开场合。

“He took the opportunity to air his views on the policy.”

(他抓住机会表达了对这项政策的看法。)