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atmosphere

UK //ˈætməsfɪə//US //ˈætməsfɪr//

词源

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。

noun

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。)

同义词:air, ambience, mood, environment, vibe

常见短语

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。)