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单词 air
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air

UK /eə(r)/

Word Forms

singularair
pluralairs

DEFINITIONS5
  1. 1
    uncountable the mixture of gases surrounding the Earth that we breathe

    Do we really want all these cars polluting the air?

    She breathed in the cold air.

    I’d like to open the window: I need some air.

    a blast/rush/draught/gust of air (=a current of moving air):

    A blast of cold air swept through the house.

    Synonyms and related words

    The air we breathe
    1. 1a

      the air

      the space around things and above the ground

      They threw their hats up into the air.

      The baby waved its legs in the air.

      birds flying through the air

      Synonyms and related words

      The Earth’s atmosphere
  2. 2
    singular a feeling or attitude that someone has
    air of:

    She spoke with her usual air of authority.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for moods and emotions
    1. 2a
      the feeling that a place or situation gives you

      The overgrown garden gave the house a neglected air.

      air of:

      There was an air of unreality about the whole proceeding.

      Synonyms and related words

      Features and qualities
  3. 3

    airs

    plural behaviour that is not natural and relaxed by someone who wants to impress people and seem important
    put on airs:

    My friends are people I trust, and I don’t have to put on airs with them.

    airs and graces:

    Despite her fame, she has no airs and graces and makes everyone feel comfortable.

    Synonyms and related words

    Cheating, dishonest and insincere behaviour
  4. 4
    countable musicold-fashionedSound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬a piece of music that has a simple tune
    Synonyms and related words

    Pieces of music
  5. 5

    take the air

    old-fashioned
    to go outdoors for a walk
    Granny used to take the air after dinner.
    Submitted by:
    Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 02/07/2017

phrases

be up in the air
by air
into/out of thin air
something is in the air
off (the) air
on (the) air
take to the air

air

US /er/

Word Forms

singularair
pluralairs

DEFINITIONS5
  1. 1
    uncountable the mixture of gases surrounding the Earth that we breathe

    Do we really want all these cars polluting the air?

    She breathed in the cold air.

    I’d like to open the window: I need some air.

    Inside the house the air smelled like fresh paint.

    a blast/rush/draft/gust of air (=a current of moving air):

    A blast of cold air swept through the house.

    Synonyms and related words

    The air we breathe
    1. 1a

      the air

      the space around things and above the ground

      They threw their hats up into the air.

      The baby waved its legs in the air.

      birds flying through the air

      Synonyms and related words

      The Earth’s atmosphere
  2. 2
    singular a feeling or attitude that someone has
    air of:

    She spoke with her usual air of authority.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for moods and emotions
    1. 2a
      the feeling that a place or situation gives you

      The overgrown lawn gave the house a neglected air.

      air of:

      There was an air of gloom about the whole trial.

      Synonyms and related words

      Features and qualities
  3. 3

    airs

    plural behavior that is not natural and relaxed by someone who wants to impress people and seem important
    put on airs:

    My friends are people I trust, and I don’t have to put on airs with them.

    Synonyms and related words

    Cheating, dishonest and insincere behavior
  4. 4
    countable musicold-fashionedSound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬a piece of music that has a simple tune
    Synonyms and related words

    Pieces of music
  5. 5

    take the air

    old-fashioned
    to go outdoors for a walk
    Granny used to take the air after dinner.
    Submitted by:
    Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 02/07/2017

phrases

be up in the air
by air
into/out of thin air
something is in the air
off the air
on the air
take the air
take to the air

air

UK /eə(r)/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyair
he/she/itairs
present participleairing
past tenseaired
past participleaired

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    transitive to say in public what your opinions or complaints about something are

    In an interview, the singer aired his views on family life.

    We hold meetings where residentsproblems can be aired.

    air your grievances (=complain):

    Employees should be given the opportunity to air their grievances.

    Synonyms and related words

    To give your opinion
  2. 2
    transitive to broadcast something on radio or television

    Many viewers were shocked when the TV news aired graphic footage of the war.

    The show was first aired in 2001.

    Synonyms and related words

    To broadcast or be broadcast on television or radio
  3. 3
    intransitive/transitive if you air a place or it airs, you open the doors and windows to let fresh air in
    Synonyms and related words

    Heating and air-conditioning
    1. 3a
      if you air clothes, sheets etc or they air, you put them in warm or moving air until they are completely dry and smell clean
      Synonyms and related words

      Washing, drying and ironing clothes

air

US /er/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyair
he/she/itairs
present participleairing
past tenseaired
past participleaired

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    transitive to broadcast something on radio or television

    Many viewers were shocked when the TV news aired graphic footage of the war.

    The show was first aired in 2001.

    Synonyms and related words

    To broadcast or be broadcast on television or radio
  2. 2
    transitive to say in public what your opinions or complaints about something are

    In an interview, the singer aired his views on family life.

    We hold meetings where residentsproblems can be aired.

    air your grievances (=complain):

    Employees should be given the opportunity to air their grievances.

    Synonyms and related words

    To give your opinion
  3. 3

    air

    or

    air out

    intransitive/transitive if you air a place or it airs, you open the doors and windows to let fresh air in
    Synonyms and related words

    Heating and air-conditioning
    1. 3a
      if you air clothes, sheets, etc. or they air, you put them in warm or moving air until they are completely dry and smell clean
      Synonyms and related words

      Washing, drying and ironing clothes
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