
好词典

源自希腊语 'atmos'(蒸汽)和 'sphaira'(球体),17世纪进入英语,最初指包围地球的气体层。
❶ 指围绕地球或其他天体的气体层,主要由氮气和氧气组成,保护生物免受太空辐射。
“The Earth's atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.”
(地球的大气层保护我们免受有害的太阳辐射。)
“Pollution is damaging the atmosphere and causing climate change.”
(污染正在破坏大气层并导致气候变化。)
❶ 指某个地方或环境中的整体感觉或情绪,比如轻松、紧张或友好的氛围。
“The restaurant had a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.”
(这家餐厅有一种温馨而热情的氛围。)
“The meeting was tense, and the atmosphere was uncomfortable.”
(会议很紧张,氛围令人不适。)
atmosphere of tension — 形容一种紧张的氛围,通常用于描述冲突或压力大的场合。
“There was an atmosphere of tension in the room after the argument.”
(争吵过后,房间里弥漫着一种紧张的氛围。)
relaxed atmosphere — 形容一种轻松、无压力的环境,常用于描述社交或休闲场合。
“The café has a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for reading a book.”
(这家咖啡馆有一种轻松的氛围,非常适合读书。)