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vented

UK //ˈvɛntɪd//US //ˈvɛntɪd//

词源

源自中古法语 venter(风吹),最终来自拉丁语 ventus(风)。动词用法于17世纪出现,引申为“释放如风般的情感”。

adjective

❶ 指物品或空间带有通风孔或排气装置,允许空气流通以防止过热或积聚湿气。

“The vented lid allows steam to escape while cooking.”

(带通风孔的盖子能让蒸汽在烹饪时排出。)

“Wear vented shoes to keep your feet cool in summer.”

(夏天穿透气鞋能让双脚保持凉爽。)

同义词:ventilated, aired, perforated

verb

❶ 表达强烈情绪(如愤怒或沮丧),通常通过言语发泄出来。

“She vented her frustration by yelling at the broken printer.”

(她对着坏掉的打印机大喊以发泄沮丧。)

“He vented his anger in a long email to the manager.”

(他在给经理的长邮件中宣泄了愤怒。)

同义词:express, air, release

常见短语

vented about — 向某人抱怨或倾诉某事,通常带有情绪宣泄的意味。

“She vented about her workload to her best friend over coffee.”

(她边喝咖啡边向闺蜜抱怨工作量太大。)