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atmospheric

UK //ˌætməsˈferɪk//US //ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk//

词源

源自希腊语 'atmos'(蒸汽、气体)和 'sphaira'(球体),通过拉丁语 'atmosphaera' 进入英语。

adjective

❶ 与大气层或空气有关的,形容与地球周围气体环境相关的事物或现象。

“The atmospheric pressure decreases as you go higher in altitude.”

(随着海拔升高,大气压力会降低。)

“Scientists study atmospheric conditions to predict weather changes.”

(科学家研究大气状况以预测天气变化。)

❶ 形容具有特殊氛围或情调的,常用来描述能营造出特定情绪的环境或艺术效果。

“The restaurant had a warm, atmospheric lighting that made everyone feel cozy.”

(餐厅温暖而富有情调的灯光让每个人都感到舒适。)

“The film's atmospheric soundtrack perfectly captured the mood of the story.”

(电影的氛围配乐完美捕捉了故事的情绪。)

同义词:aerial, ambient, moody, expressive, evocative

常见短语

atmospheric pressure — 大气压力,指地球表面单位面积上空气柱的重量所产生的压力。

“The weather forecast mentioned a drop in atmospheric pressure, indicating possible storms.”

(天气预报提到大气压力下降,预示着可能有风暴。)

atmospheric conditions — 大气状况,描述特定时间和地点的空气状态,包括温度、湿度、压力等。

“Pilots must check atmospheric conditions before every flight.”

(飞行员在每次飞行前都必须检查大气状况。)