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单词 aura
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aura

noun

au·​ra ˈȯr-ə How to pronounce aura (audio)
1
a
: a distinctive atmosphere surrounding a given source
The place had an aura of mystery.
b
: a subtle sensory stimulus (such as an aroma)
2
medical : a subjective (see subjective entry 1 sense 4b) sensation (as of voices, colored lights, or crawling and numbness) experienced at the onset of a neurological condition and especially a migraine or epileptic seizure
3
: an energy field that is held to emanate from a living being
4
: a luminous radiation : nimbus

Synonyms

  • air
  • ambience
  • ambiance
  • aroma
  • atmosphere
  • climate
  • flavor
  • halo
  • karma
  • mood
  • nimbus
  • note
  • odor
  • patina
  • smell
  • temper
  • vibration(s)
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Example Sentences

the monastery perched high on a mountaintop had an aura of unreality and mystery about it alternative medical treatments that rely on the practitioner's ability to detect a patient's aura
Recent Examples on the Web Hunter’s subjects–in all of their goofy and smutty glory– are glowing with an aura of genuine internet optimism that feels enviable. Cassidy George, Vogue, 2 June 2022 The artist competes not only with the breathtaking vista of Central Park, framed by a forest of Manhattan luxury towers, but also with the aura of the treasure house downstairs. New York Times, 15 Apr. 2021 Your aura has led some of the greatest directors – including Ingmar Bergma – to create unforgettable roles for you…. Annika Pham, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 Despite their aura of idealistic adventure, publishing executives have shown themselves to be fiercely risk-averse. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2022 With his good-boy-next-door aura, this 18-year-old artist brings a fresh and distinct vibe to the genre. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 27 July 2022 Take a pottery class, get your aura photographed, meditate in a meadow amongst grazing horses… honestly, the possibilities are endless. April Long, Town & Country, 24 July 2022 Alabama’s newest school system, opening its doors for the first time on Wednesday, wants to have the same aura of the 1970s Oakland Raiders. al, 8 Aug. 2022 It was built out of shimmery layers and gave it that Russian aura. Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin, puff of air, breeze, from Greek; probably akin to Greek aēr air

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Kids Definition

aura

noun

au·​ra ˈȯr-ə How to pronounce aura (audio)
: a feeling that seems to be given off by a person or thing
an aura of dignity

Medical Definition

aura

noun

au·​ra ˈȯr-ə How to pronounce aura (audio)
plural auras also aurae -ē How to pronounce aura (audio)
: a subjective sensation (as of voices or colored lights or crawling and numbness) experienced at the onset of a neurological condition and especially a migraine or epileptic seizure
About 20 percent of migraine sufferers experience an aura as the first symptom of an attack. The aura may be a pulsing star of light, or a dance of geometric forms across the visual field, sometimes turning into hallucinations … Natalie Angier, The New York Times
The migraine aura, which consists of episodes of well-defined, transient, focal neurologic dysfunction, develops over the course of more than 4 minutes and usually lasts no more than 60 minutes. Sid Gilman, The New England Journal of Medicine
The aura is due to electrical activity originating from the seizure focus and thus represents the earliest manifestations of a partial seizure. Gary L. Westbrook, in Principles of Neural Science, 4th edition

aura

noun

1
as in atmosphere
a special quality or impression associated with something the monastery perched high on a mountaintop had an aura of unreality and mystery about it

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • atmosphere
  • air
  • aroma
  • smell
  • ambience
  • sense
  • feel
  • flavor
  • mood
  • halo
  • nimbus
  • feeling
  • patina
  • ambiance
  • karma
  • climate
  • odor
  • mystique
  • temper
  • aureole
  • spirit
  • vibration(s)
  • image
  • characteristic
  • romance
  • sensation
  • illusion
  • note
  • aureola
  • tone
  • trait
  • attribute
  • property
  • notion
  • peculiarity
  • semblance
  • overtone
  • character
  • color
  • picture
  • suggestion
  • genius loci
  • mark
2
as in energy
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings alternative medical treatments that rely on the practitioner's ability to detect a patient's aura

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • energy
  • spirit
  • chi
  • qi
  • ki
  • nature
  • light
  • life
  • vibration(s)
  • soul
  • vibe(s)
  • karma
  • orgone
  • inner light
  • élan vital
  • mana
  • lifeblood
  • ch'i
  • world soul
  • Shakti
  • Sakti
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