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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”。
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。)
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。)
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。)