
atmospheric
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。)
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。)