air
- n.空气;(飞行的)空中;天空;感觉;摆架子;曲调
- v.(使)通风，透风;播出;晾干;晾;公开发表
airnoun
气体 gas
空气
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe
air pollution
空气污染
Let's go out for some fresh air .
咱们出去呼吸点新鲜空气。
I need to put some air in my tyres.
我需要给我的轮胎打些气。
currents of warm air
暖气流
空间 space
空中；天空
the space above the ground or that is around things
I kicked the ball high in/into the air .
我把球高高地踢到空中。
Spicy smells wafted through the air .
空中飘来一阵阵辛辣的气味。
Music filled the night air.
夜空荡漾着乐声。
飞机 for planes
（飞行的）空中，天空
the space above the earth where planes fly
It only takes three hours by air (= in a plane) .
乘飞机只要三个小时。
air travel/traffic
航空旅行；空中交通
The temple was clearly visible from the air.
从空中看去，那座庙宇清晰可辨。
A surprise air attack (= from aircraft) was launched at night.
夜间突然发起了空袭。
印象 impression
感觉；印象；神态
the particular feeling or impression that is given by sb/sth; the way sb does sth
The room had an air of luxury.
房间具有豪华的气派。
She looked at him with a defiant air.
她用蔑视的神情望着他。
曲调 tune
曲调
a tune
Bach's Air on a G string
巴赫的G弦上的曲调
行为 behaviour
摆架子；装腔作势
a way of behaving that shows that sb thinks that they are more important, etc. than they really are
I hate the way she puts on airs .
我不喜欢她那装腔作势的样子。
a way of behaving that shows that sb thinks that they are more important, etc. than they really are
to feel very happy
felt by a number of people to exist or to be happening
有种浪漫的气氛。
There's romance in the air.
broadcasting or not broadcasting on television or radio
明天早上7点本节目重新开播。
We will be back on air tomorrow morning at 7.
The programme was taken off the air over the summer.
这个节目夏季停播。
not yet decided
我们的旅行计划尚未决定。
Our travel plans are still up in the air.
clean air breathed in after being indoors or in a dirty atmosphere
我们午餐时出去透透气。
We'll get a breath of fresh air at lunchtime.
(to have) plans or dreams that are not likely to happen or come true
to improve a difficult or tense situation by talking about worries, doubts, etc.
in a way that is unfriendly and suggests that you think that you are better than other people
to say a name, number, etc. without thinking about it, especially in answer to a question
我随口说出一个数字问道：“你看1 000英镑合适吗？”
I just plucked a figure out of the air and said : ‘Would £1 000 seem reasonable to you?’
to disappear suddenly in a mysterious way
verb
衣服 clothes
晾；晾干
to put clothing, etc. in a place that is warm or has plenty of air so that it dries completely and smells fresh; to be left to dry somewhere
Air the sheets well.
把这些床单好好晾晒一下。
Leave the towels out to air.
让毛巾在外面晾着吧。
房间 a room
（使）通风，透风
to allow fresh air into a room or a building; to be filled with fresh air
The rooms had all been cleaned and aired.
所有的房间都已打扫干净并且通了风。
意见 opinions
公开发表
to express your opinions publicly
The weekly meeting enables employees to air their grievances .
周会可以让雇员诉说他们的委屈。
广播 / 电视节目 radio/TV programme
播出；播送
to broadcast a programme on the radio or on television; to be broadcast
The show will be aired next Tuesday night.
这个节目将在下周二夜间播出。
The program aired last week.
该节目已于上周播出。
air
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N-UNCOUNT 空气；大气
Air is the mixture of gases which forms the earth's atmosphere and which we breathe.Draughts help to circulate air...
穿堂风有助于空气流通。
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N-SING 天空；空中；空间
The air is the space around things or above the ground.Government troops broke up the protest by firing their guns in the air...
政府军队朝天鸣枪驱散了抗议人群。
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N-UNCOUNT 空运；航空
Air is used to refer to travel in aircraft.Air travel will continue to grow at about 6% per year...
乘飞机旅行的人数将以每年大约6%的速度持续增加。
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N-COUNT （简单易记的）曲调，旋律
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N-SING 神态;感觉;总体印象;氛围
If you say that someone or something has a particular air, you mean that they give this general impression.Jennifer regarded him with an air of amusement...
珍妮弗觉得他很风趣。
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N-PLURAL 矫揉造作；装腔作势；做作
If you say that someone is putting on airs or giving themselves airs, you are criticizing them for behaving as if they are better than other people.We're poor and we never put on airs.
我们贫穷但从不装腔作势。
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VERB （通过电视或无线电）播送，播放
If a broadcasting company airs a television or radio programme, they show it on television or broadcast it on the radio.Tonight PBS will air a documentary called 'Democracy In Action'.
今晚公共广播公司将播放一部名为《民主进行时》的纪录片。
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...the airing of offensive material.
冒犯性音像资料的播放
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VERB 使公开；宣扬
If you air your opinions, you make them known to people.They sat for more than six hours, and both sides agreed they had aired all their differences...
他们一起坐了六个多小时，而且双方都认为他们已经表达了所有的不同意见。
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While we're able to broach the subject of sex, money rarely gets an airing.
虽然我们能公开讨论性的话题，但却很少谈及金钱的问题。
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VERB 使通风
If you air a room or building, you let fresh air into it.One day a week her mother systematically cleaned and aired each room.
她母亲按部就班地每周一次清扫所有的房间并开窗通风。
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Open all the windows of the bedroom and give it a good airing.
打开卧室的所有窗户，让它好好通通风。
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VERB 烘干（衣物、被褥）
If you air clothing or bedding, you put it somewhere warm to make sure that it is completely dry.When the shirts were clean, I ironed them myself, aired them and placed them in drawers in his room.
衬衫洗干净之后，我自己将它们熨好、烘干并放在他房间的抽屉里。
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PHRASE 消除分歧;解决问题
If you do something to clear the air, you do it in order to resolve any problems or disagreements that there might be....an inquiry just to clear the air and settle the facts of the case.
一项只为消除疑团并弄清案件事实而进行的调查
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PHRASE 大模大样;摆架子;装腔作势
If you refer to someone's airs and graces, you mean that they behave in a way that shows that they think they are more important than other people.The old cliché of the customer being always right is what gives them airs and graces.
“顾客总是对的”这种陈词滥调让他们变得趾高气扬。
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PHRASE 可感觉到;可被意识到
If something is in the air it is felt to be present, but it is not talked about.There was great excitement in the air...
人人都感到无比激动。
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PHRASE 播送（广播、电视节目）；（广播、电视节目）播放/停止播放
If someone is on the air, they are broadcasting on radio or television. If a programme is on the air, it is being broadcast on radio or television. If it is off the air, it is not being broadcast.She is going on the air as presenter of a new show...
她即将上电视主持一档新节目。
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PHRASE （消失得）无影无踪/突然神秘地（出现）
If someone or something disappears into thin air, they disappear completely. If someone or something appears out of thin air, they appear suddenly and mysteriously.'But where could they have gone?' he demanded. 'They can't just vanish into thin air!'...
“但是他们可能去哪里呢？”他追问道，“他们不可能就神秘消失了!”
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PHRASE 悬而未决；未决定
If you say that a decision or a situation is up in the air, you mean that it has not yet been completely settled or planned.He told reporters today that the president's trip to Moscow is up in the air.
今天他告诉记者们总统是否前往莫斯科尚未确定。
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PHRASE 非常高兴；兴高采烈
If you say that you are walking on air or floating on air, you mean that you feel extremely happy about something.As soon as I know I'm in the team it's like I'm walking on air.
一得知我加入了这个队，我高兴得像飞上了天。
noun
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- travel via aircraft
- air travel involves too much waiting in airports
- if you've time to spare go by air
- Synonym: air travel aviation
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- a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
- an air of mystery
- the house had a neglected air
- an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters
- the place had an aura of romance
- Synonym: aura atmosphere
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- medium for radio and television broadcasting
- the program was on the air from 9 til midnight
- the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people
- Synonym: airwave
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- a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
- she was humming an air from Beethoven
- Synonym: tune melody strain melodic line line melodic phrase
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- the mass of air surrounding the Earth
- there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere
- it was exposed to the air
- Synonym: atmosphere
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- the region above the ground
- her hand stopped in mid air
- he threw the ball into the air
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- a slight wind (usually refreshing)
- the breeze was cooled by the lake
- as he waited he could feel the air on his neck
- Synonym: breeze zephyr gentle wind
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- a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing;the stuff that the wind consists of
- air pollution
- a smell of chemicals in the air
- open a window and let in some air
- I need some fresh air
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- once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
verb
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- expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
- air the old winter clothes
- air out the smoke-filled rooms
- Synonym: vent ventilate air out
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- expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry
- Air linen
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- make public
- She aired her opinions on welfare
- Synonym: publicize publicise bare
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- broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
- We cannot air this X-rated song
- Synonym: send broadcast beam transmit
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- be broadcast
- This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.
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- expose to fresh air
- aerate your old sneakers
- Synonym: air out aerate
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Ensure there is a free flow of air around the machine .
要确保机器周围空气畅通。
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Let 's go and get some fresh air .
咱们出去呼吸点新鲜空气。
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During the birth she was given gas and air .
她分娩时用了麻醉混合气体。
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The pilot was given clearance to land by air traffic control .
飞行员得到空中交通管制站发出的着陆许可。
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I 'm in need of some fresh air .
我很想呼吸一点新鲜空气。
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Let 's go out for some fresh air .
咱们出去呼吸点新鲜空气。
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Our travel plans are still up in the air .
我们的旅行计划尚未决定。
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I need to put some air in my tyres .
我需要给我的轮胎打些气。
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Sound travels better in water than in air .
声音在水中比在空气中传播得快。
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He came to the surface of the water gasping for air .
他浮出水面急促地喘着气。
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The new government has yet to grapple with the problem of air pollution .
新政府还需尽力解决空气污染问题。
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Birds use warm air currents to help their flight .
鸟利用暖气流助飞。
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You should spend more time out of doors in the fresh air .
你应多花点时间在户外呼吸新鲜空气。
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The air was so cold we could hardly breathe .
空气非常寒冷，我们难以呼吸。
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My first view of the island from the air took my breath away .
我第一次从空中看到这个岛时，叹赏不已。
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The lights were low and romance was in the air .
灯光暗淡，弥漫着浪漫情调。
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Our eyes were burning from the chemicals in the air .
空气中弥漫的化学物质熏得我们的眼睛火辣辣地痛。
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There was an air of expectancy among the waiting crowd .
等待的人群有一种期盼的心情。
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Cases of breathing difficulties increase in lockstep with air pollution .
呼吸困难的病例随空气污染的加剧而增加。
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There was an air of confidence in the England camp .
英格兰队阵营中信心十足。
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Air pollution has risen above an acceptable level .
空气污染已经超标。
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There was an air of expectation and great curiosity .
有着一种期待和好奇的感觉。
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Iron reacts with water and air to produce rust .
铁和水及空气发生反应产生铁锈。
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There was an air of easy assurance and calm about him .
他表现出从容自信和冷静。
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Smoke hung in the air above the city .
城市上空烟雾弥漫。
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As they climbed higher , the air became cooler .
他们攀登得越高，空气就变得越凉爽。
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Spring is here and romance is in the air .
春天来了，到处洋溢着爱情的气息。
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The US delivered an early riposte to the air attack .
美国对空袭很快作出了反应。
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A blast of hot air hit us as we stepped off the plane .
我们下飞机时，一股热浪向我们袭来。
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The room had an air of luxury .
房间具有豪华的气派。
指人类所呼吸的地球上的气体。
There would be no life without air.
没有空气就没有生命。
Fresh air is beneficial to health.
新鲜空气有益于健康。
指围绕地球的大气层，或室内的空气。
What are the functions of the upper atmosphere?
高层大气的作用有哪些？
She felt dizzy in the smoky atmosphere.
烟雾弥漫的空气使她感到头晕。
指因空气流动而生成的和风。
She likes walking in a spring breeze.
她喜欢在春风里散步。
There is a lovely cool breeze under the trees.
树下凉风宜人。
尤指室内等处寒冷的过堂风。
The room has a draught in the winter.
这房间冬天有穿堂风。
She sat in a draught and caught a cold.
她坐在风口上，着凉了。
指具体的或抽象的行为过程或所做之事。
It is a man's actions that matter, not his words.
要看一个人的行为而不是他的言辞。
She was sorry for her actions.
她为自己的行为感到歉疚。
作此义解时通常要加冠词，指一个人表现出来的风度、气派、面貌。
a cheerful air
快活的神情
the air of a critic
批评家的风度
The candidate looked at his supporters with a determined air.
这位候选人看着他的支持者们，神态坚定果断。
尤指能够体现出性格特点的行为举止，如站立、行走的姿态等。
a military/proud bearing
军人的举止/傲慢的态度
The new CEO has a distinguished bearing.
新来的首席执行官气度不凡。
She later wrote warmly of his bearing and behaviour.
后来她以饱含热情的笔触写到了他的举止和行为。
指人在某个地方或某种情况下的表现，尤指在公开场合、工作岗位上的行为，常可与 behaviour 换用。
She kept the servant because of his good conduct/behaviour.
仆人行为可嘉，被她留了下来。
I'm glad to hear of your good conduct/behaviour at school.
听到你在学校表现良好，我很高兴。
普通用词，指对待其他人的态度和行为方式，不涉及道德规范，仅指符合传统的礼仪和要求。其复数形式 manners 指礼貌、规矩，多用于社交活动。
He has a rude manner towards his wife.
他对妻子态度粗暴。
The little girl always has good manners.
那个小女孩总是很有礼貌。
He is an expert on the manners of the ancients.
他是研究古人礼仪的专家。
指广阔的天空或某一地区的上空，其复数形式 skies 主要用于描述天气或某处的天空情况。
The sky was full of dark clouds.
天空乌云密布。
There are some birds flying in the sky.
天空中有几只鸟儿在飞翔。
English skies are temperate in spring.
英国春天的气候是温暖的。
指地面或某物的上方空间，常与定冠词 the 连用。
There were many birds flying in the air.
许多鸟儿在空中飞翔。
Airplanes enable people to travel through the air.
飞机使人们能够在空中旅行。
Flames leapt into the air.
火苗蹿向空中。
表示此义时，通常用 the heavens 形式。
The heavens shook with thunder.
雷声震撼了天宇。
The astronomer scanned the heavens through the telescope.
天文学家通过望远镜来观察天空。
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